User manual JVC GR-D244US-GR-D244 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 and 9 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D244 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: ADVANCED FEATURES 22 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES 38 TERMS 47 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 22, 25) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1484-001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. 33) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. [. . . ] If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to "OFF". ADVANCED FEATURES 26 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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 "BRIGHT" and "LANGUAGE" are effective only for shooting. Playback Menus 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. According to the menu access explanation on page 22, select "SOUND MODE" or "NARRATION" from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. NARRATION [OFF]: Original sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both "L" and "R" channels. 15, "Brightness Adjustment Of The Display" ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from "OFF" to "A" or "M". 19) LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / ESPAÑOL The language setting can be changed. 14, "Date/Time Settings" Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use "REC MODE" in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. 20, "Blank Search" SYSTEM Each setting is linked with "s SYSTEM", which appears when the Power Switch is set to "M". 22) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 25. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT VIDEO DISPLAY The "n" (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except "BRIGHT" and "LANGUAGE". EN 27 The parameters (except "OFF" in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 26. [ ] = Factory-preset 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. When the date is changed during playback. TIME CODE [OFF] / ON pg. 19, "Time Code" LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / ESPAÑOL The language setting can be changed. 14) ADVANCED FEATURES 28 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. [. . . ] In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc. ) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-D244U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. 07470 Telephone Number : 973­317­5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ]