Page 2 - Simply pressing the; BACK LIGHT; button; Data Battery; DATA; Major Features of this Camcorder
2 EN MasterPage: Left Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( 墌 pg. 33) 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. ( 墌 pg. 34) Backlight C...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
EN 3 MasterPage: Start_Right 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 short to reach a power p...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right EN 5 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 Index ................................................................. 6Provided Accessories ..................................... 10Power.............................................................. 11Operation Mode .....................
Page 6 - Index; B C D E
6 EN MasterPage: Left GETTING STARTED Index 1 S T B C D E 7 8 J I K L R U 6 N O P W V X Y Z b a c d M e Q GR-D250PAL.book Page 6 Monday, January 24, 2005 2:47 PM
Page 7 - GETTING; Controls
EN 7 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED Controls A Stop Button [ 8 ] ( 墌 pg. 20) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( 墌 pg. 31) B Play/Pause Button [ 4 / 9 ] ( 墌 pg. 20) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( 墌 pg. 29) C Rewind Button [ 3 ] ( 墌 pg. 20) Menu select Button [ – ] ...
Page 8 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications; During Video Recording; BRIGHT; q w e
GETTING STARTED 8 EN MasterPage: Left LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording a Operation Mode ( 墌 pg. 13) B : Night-Scope Indicator ( 墌 pg. 28) : Gain Up Mode ( 墌 pg. 23) C White Balance Indicator ( 墌 pg. 32) D : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( 墌 pg. 31) : Backlight Compensation...
Page 9 - During Video Playback; Sound Mode Indicator (; Before Using This Camcorder; B I T; BLANK SEARCH
EN 9 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 26) B Blank Search Indicator ( 墌 pg. 20) C Tape Speed ( 墌 pg. 23) D 4 : Playback 5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause 9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playba...
Page 10 - Power Cord; How To Attach The Lens Cap; Provided Accessories
GETTING STARTED 10 EN MasterPage: Left a AC Adapter AP-V14E b Power Cord c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d S/AV Cable e CD-ROM f Cable Adapter g Shoulder Strap ( 墌 pg. 11 for attachment) h Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment) NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, pro...
Page 11 - How To Attach The Shoulder Strap; Follow the illustration.
EN 11 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2
Page 12 - To detach the battery pack; Using The Battery Pack; Maximum continuous recording time; Data Battery System
GETTING STARTED 12 EN MasterPage: Left 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 c...
Page 13 - Using AC Power; Operation Mode; Power Switch Position
EN 13 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED Using AC Power Perform steps 4 – 5 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 apar...
Page 14 - Power-Linked Operation; Language Settings
GETTING STARTED 14 EN MasterPage: Left 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...
Page 15 - Viewfinder Adjustment; Tripod Mounting
EN 15 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED 1 Set the Power Switch to “ A ” or “ M ” 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 ...
Page 16 - Slide and hold; Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH; To protect valuable recordings; Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED 16 EN MasterPage: Left 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 ...
Page 17 - VIDEO RECORDING; Approximate recording time; Tape Remaining Time; Basic Recording
MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right EN 17 VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( 墌 pg. 11) ● Loading A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 16) 1 Remove the lens cap. ( 墌 pg. 10) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ...
Page 18 - LCD Monitor And Viewfinder; While using the LCD monitor:; of the LCD monitor and open the; While using the viewfinder:; Zooming; Zoom In; Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.; Zoom Out; Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN MasterPage: Left LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). While using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD ...
Page 19 - DEO R; Journalistic Shooting; Quick Review
EN 19 VIDEO RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotat...
Page 20 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; To control the speaker volume; Still Playback; Blank Search; Normal Playback
20 EN MasterPage: Left VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 16) 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 tape. To c...
Page 22 - MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT; Menus without Sub Menus; Menus with Sub Menus; Changing The Menu Settings
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 22 EN 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 – 27) 1 For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock B...
Page 23 - ADV; LP; Recording Menus; REC MODE
EN 23 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES CAMERA The “ m CAMERA” 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] :...
Page 24 - MANUAL; OFF; ON
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 24 EN MasterPage: Left MANUAL The “ q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Disables the function. [ON ] : To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES...
Page 25 - SYSTEM; BEEP
EN 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES SYSTEM The “ s SYSTEM” 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 : Even though not heard while shooting, shutte...
Page 26 - CAMERA DISPLAY; РУССКИЙ; VIDEO; Playback Menus
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 26 EN MasterPage: Left CAMERA DISPLAY ● The “ n ” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ A ”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. ● The “ n ” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except “BRIG...
Page 27 - Each setting is linked with “; VIDEO DISPLAY
EN 27 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F EA T UR ES SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “ s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. ( 墌 pg. 22) ● The parameters are the same as in the description on page 25. VIDEO DISPLAY The “ n ” (VIDEO DISPLA...
Page 28 - FEATURES FOR RECORDING; SNAPSHOT
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 28 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. 1 Set “5S” to “5S”. ( 墌 pg. 24) ● The “5S” indicator appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to st...
Page 30 - Exposure Control
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 30 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 31 - Backlight Compensation
EN 31 FEATURES FOR RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Press BACK LIGH...
Page 32 - White Balance Adjustment
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 32 EN MasterPage: Left 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 camcor...
Page 33 - Wipe Or Fader Effects
EN 33 FEATURES FOR RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right 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 “ M ”. 2 S...
Page 34 - PROGRAM AE; Program AE With Special Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 34 EN MasterPage: Left 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Set “ r ” to the desired mode. ( 墌 pg. 22) ● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated. ● The selected effect indicator appears. To deactivate the selected effect Select “OFF” in step 2 . The e...
Page 35 - EDITING; Dubbing To A VCR
EN 35 MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES EDITING A To S-VIDEO IN** B Yellow to VIDEO IN C Red to AUDIO R IN D White to AUDIO L IN * If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. (The provided cable adapter accepts only output signals from this camcorder. To use t...
Page 36 - To use this camcorder as a player; To use this camcorder as a recorder; DV IN
EDITING 36 EN MasterPage: Left 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. To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned ...
Page 37 - Windows; Connection To A Personal Computer
EN 37 EDITING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F EA 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 vi...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Power
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 38 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. 13) ● The battery pack is not attached firmly. H...
Page 39 - RE; Other problems
EN 39 TROUBLESHOOTING MasterPage: Start_Right 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. 29) ● Shooting was perfor...
Page 40 - Warning Indications; Displays the battery remaining power.; ” or; CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
TROUBLESHOOTING 40 EN MasterPage: Left ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. H Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( 墌 pg. 18, 22, 25) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. H Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( 墌 pg. 15) H If the ...
Page 42 - USER MAINTENANCE; To clean the exterior; Cleaning The Camcorder
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 42 EN 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 ...
Page 43 - CAUTIONS; Battery Packs; To avoid hazards; Cassettes; During use; Store cassettes
EN 43 MasterPage: Start_Right RE FE REN C ES 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 termina...
Page 44 - LCD Monitor; To prolong service life; Main Unit; Avoid using the unit
CAUTIONS 44 EN MasterPage: Left LCD Monitor ● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. ● To prolong service life ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. ● Be aware of the following phenomena for...
Page 46 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; AC Adapter; For General
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 46 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.2 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)Approx. 4.2 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Dimensions (W x H x D) 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm (with the LCD mon...
Page 47 - RMS; TERMS; Recording Capacity
EN 47 MasterPage: Start_Right TE RMS TERMS A AC Adapter .................................................... 13Animation ....................................................... 24 B Backlight Compensation ................................ 31Battery Pack ...................................... 11, 13, ...
Page 49 - ENGLISH; Printed in Malaysia; How to handle a CD-ROM
— 1 — Master Page: Cov ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE LYT1391-001B© 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Printed in Malaysia 1104MKH-ID-VM M5D5/D2 –DSC This document explains the basic information such as system requirements, installation and connections, etc. for the provide...
Page 50 - CyberLink; For PowerProducer 2 Gold VCD; OS; Notice for Users; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
— 2 — Master Page: Left Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), pl...
Page 51 - PowerProducer 2 Gold VCD
Master Page: Right — 3 — For more details, refer to CyberLink web site: http://www.gocyberlink.com/ english/products/powerproducer/2_gold/comp_dvd_drives.jsp ● The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those re...
Page 52 - For Windows; Be sure to read the Readme file.
— 4 — Master Page: Left [Choose Destination Location] screen appears. 6 Click [Next]. [Select Working Directory] screen appears. 7 Select the Working Directory and click [Next]. [Select Program Folder] screen appears. 8 Click [Next]. [Setup will install...] screen appears. 9 Click [Next]. Wait for a...
Page 53 - Connecting the DV cable; Connect the DV cable to use PowerProducer in capturing video.; PC
Master Page: Right — 5 — Connecting the DV cable Connect the DV cable to use PowerProducer in capturing video. 1 To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connections. 2 Use the DV cable to connect the camcorder to the PC. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter...
Page 54 - PowerProducer; INFORMATION
— 6 — Master Page: Left This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection. For more details of the software, refer to its help/Readme. 䡲 PowerProducer 1 Click [Start], go to [All Programs] or [Programs] – [CyberLink PowerProducer] and then click Help/Readme depending on your prefere...
