Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 EN MasterPage: Safety_Left 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 shor t to reach a power ...
Page 3 - Before recording an important scene...
EN 3 MasterPage: Safety_Right 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 t...
Page 4 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED
4 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 5 Provided Accessories ....................................................5Power .............................................................................6Grip Adjustment .............................................................7Operat...
Page 5 - How To Attach The Lens Cap; Provided Accessories; or
G ETT ING ST AR TE D EN 5 MasterPage: Star t_Right GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E b Power Cord c Battery Pack BN-V408U-B d Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) e Core Filter (for optional S-Video Cable. 墌 pg. 6 for attachment) f Shoulder Strap (See the right column for att...
Page 6 - Charging The Battery Pack; CHARGE; Power
GETTING STARTED 6 EN MasterPage: Left How To Attach The Core Filter (for optional S-Video Cable) Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable...
Page 7 - ETT; Using The Battery Pack; Maximum continuous recording time; Using AC Power; Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED G ETT ING ST AR TE D EN 7 MasterPage: Star t_Right ● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again. ● If the battery operation ti...
Page 8 - Power-Linked Operation; Operation Mode; Power Switch Position; Viewfinder Adjustment
GETTING STARTED 8 EN MasterPage: Left To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch. Power-Linked Operatio...
Page 9 - Approximate recording time; Brightness Adjustment Of The Display; Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED G ETT ING ST AR TE D EN 9 MasterPage: Star t_Right 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 墌 pg. 10) 3 Press the M MENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Rotate the M MENU/VOL. Wheel ...
Page 10 - VIDEO RECORDING; LCD Monitor And Viewfinder; While using the LCD monitor:; Tape Remaining Time; Zoom In; Basic Recording
10 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( 墌 pg. 6) ● Loading a Cassette ( 墌 pg. 9) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (See the right column) 3 Set the Power Switch to “ A ” or “ M ” while pressing down th...
Page 11 - VID; Journalistic Shooting; When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
VIDEO RECORDING VID E O RECO RDI NG & PLA Y B ACK EN 11 MasterPage: Video_Right NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( 墌 pg. 21), then zoom in or out in Record mode. ● Zooming is possibl...
Page 12 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; To control the speaker volume; Still Playback; BLANK SEARCH; Normal Playback
12 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 9) 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- forward the t...
Page 13 - Connections To A TV Or VCR
VIDEO PLAYBACK VID E O RECO RDI NG & PLA Y B ACK EN 13 MasterPage: Video_Right These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A White to AUDIO L IN** B Red to AUDIO R IN** C Yellow to VIDEO IN D To S-VIDEO IN*** * If you...
Page 14 - MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT; For Video Recording Menus:; Menus without Sub Menus; Menus with Sub Menus; CAMERA DISPLAY; Changing The Menu Settings
14 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left 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. 15 – 17) 1 For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock B...
Page 15 - ADV; CAMERA; Recording Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EN 15 MasterPage: Advan_Right CAMERA The “ m ” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ A ” and “ M ”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. [ ] = Factory-preset [SP] : To re...
Page 16 - SYSTEM
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 16 EN MasterPage: Left SYSTEM The “ s ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ M ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”. [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Turns off sounds when performing any operations. It also deactivates the shutter sou...
Page 17 - VIDEO; Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EN 17 MasterPage: Advan_Right VIDEO [ ] = 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 ...
Page 18 - FEATURES FOR RECORDING; White LED Light
18 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left FEATURES FOR RECORDING White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording. 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. OFF : Turns off the light. ON : The light is on always. ( appears.) AUTO : The light turns on automatic...
Page 19 - Wipe Or Fader Effects; Program AE With Special Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EN 19 MasterPage: Advan_Right IMPORTANT: Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with cer tain modes of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column.) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out. Th...
Page 20 - Motor Drive Mode
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 20 EN MasterPage: Left 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 l...
Page 21 - FOCUS; Auto Focus
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F EA T UR ES EN 21 MasterPage: Advan_Right 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 obtainable in the situations listed below (in t...
Page 22 - To return to automatic exposure control; Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 22 EN MasterPage: Left 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...
Page 23 - Backlight Compensation; Manual White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EN 23 MasterPage: Advan_Right Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.Press BACKLIGHT . The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level. ● Using the ...
Page 24 - EDITING; To use this camcorder as a player; Dubbing To A VCR
24 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left EDITING A White to AUDIO L IN B Red to AUDIO R IN C Yellow to VIDEO IN D To S-VIDEO IN** * If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. ** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yell...
Page 26 - Connection To A Personal Computer
EDITING 26 EN MasterPage: Left It is 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. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( 墌 pg. 7) ● When...
Page 27 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RE FER EN CES EN 27 MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_Right ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Power (pg. 6) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging time is based on...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; No power is supplied.
28 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Power ● The power is not connected properly. H Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( 墌 pg. 7) ● The battery is dead. H Replace the dead battery with a ful...
Page 29 - RE; Advanced features; Other problems
TROUBLESHOOTING RE FER EN CES EN 29 MasterPage: Ref_Right Advanced features ● Focus is set to the Manual mode. H Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( 墌 pg. 21) ● The lens is dir ty or covered with condensation. H Clean the lens and check the focus again. ( 墌 pg. 34) ● The recording was done in a dark place...
Page 31 - Warning Indications
TROUBLESHOOTING RE FER EN CES EN 31 MasterPage: Ref_Right Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is ...
Page 32 - CAUTIONS; Battery Packs
32 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left 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 shor t-circuit the terminals. When tr...
Page 33 - Main Unit
CAUTIONS RE FER EN CES EN 33 MasterPage: Ref_Right Main Unit ● For safety, DO NOT… ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... shor t-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic...
Page 34 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; Cleaning The Camcorder
34 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left USER MAINTENANCE 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 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. Remove the cassette. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holde...
Page 35 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; AC Adapter; For General
RE FER EN CES EN 35 MasterPage: Ref_Heading0_Right SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Power supply DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.3 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum) Dimensions (W x H x...
Page 36 - INDEX
36 EN MasterPage: Heading0_Left INDEX GR-D225EX.book Page 36 Friday, November 26, 2004 5:18 PM
Page 37 - Controls
INDEX RE FER EN CES EN 37 MasterPage: Ref_Right Controls a Menu Wheel [ M MENU/VOL.] ( 墌 pg. 14) Speaker Volume Control [ M MENU/VOL.] ( 墌 pg. 12) b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( 墌 pg. 20) c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( 墌 pg. 10) d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( 墌 pg. 21) Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] ...
Page 38 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications; During Video Recording; K L M; SOUND 1 2 b i t; BLANK SEARCH
INDEX 38 EN MasterPage: Left LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording a Operation Mode ( 墌 pg. 8) b : Night-Scope Indicator ( 墌 pg. 18) (Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.) : Gain Up Mode ( 墌 pg. 15) (Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically a...
Page 39 - RM
TERMS TE RM S EN 39 MasterPage: Ref_Right A AC Adapter ................................................................ 6, 7Auto Focus ................................................................... 21Auto Shut Off ......................................................... 10, 27 B Backlight Comp...
