User manual JVC GR-D290EK

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 25 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 TERMS Back cover To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 31, 33) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1381-001C EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. 41) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. 40) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. [. . . ] Recording Menu Playback Menu W I PE / F AD E R OF F FADE R ­WH I T E FADE R ­ B LAC K FADE R ­ B . W W I PE ­ CO RNE R W I P E ­W I NDOW W I P E­ S L I DE W I PE ­ DOOR W I PE ­ S C ROL L W I PE ­ S H UT T E R V I D EO SOUND MOD E ­ ST E REO NARRAT I ON ­ OF F RE C MOD E ­ COP Y ­ OF F BL ANK S RCH S / A V I N PU T ­ OF F 2) Press + or ­ to select the desired parameter. Selection is complete. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function. CAME RA RE C MOD E ­ SOUND MOD E ­ ZOOM ­ SNAP/SLOW ­ GA I N UP ­ 1 2B I T 25x FU L L AGC 4) Press MENU. The Menu Screen returns. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. RETURN 5) Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes. ADVANCED FEATURES 32 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP/SLOW [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame SLOW: Live Slow mode Recording Menus 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 REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play--more economical, providing 1. 5 times the recording time. [FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME For details on the procedure, refer to "Live Slow" ( pg. GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's movements are not smooth or natural. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, " " is displayed. NOTES: Audio Dubbing ( pg. If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to "25X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". MANUAL The "q MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. The " " indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set "TELE MACRO" to "ON". 40 cm. EN 33 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". [. . . ] This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner. Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. How To Handle A CD-ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole. [. . . ]