User manual JVC GR-D320E/EK

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 ­ 5 and 11 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D320E/EK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: ADVANCED FEATURES 23 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES 36 TERMS 43 To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 23, 25) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1526-001A EN 2 EN READ THIS FIRST ! Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. If you haven't used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. [. . . ] [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. EFFECT ( pg. 31), "Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects" PROGRAM AE ( pg. 32), "Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects" SHUTTER ( pg. 32), "Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects" EXPOSURE ( pg. 28), "Exposure Control" 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. 30), "White Balance Adjustment" TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3. 3 ft), set "TELE MACRO" to "ON". Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. SETTING The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "REC". [ ] = 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. * SP indicator does not appear on the screen. [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 50X digital magnification. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification. 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 NOTES: If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, " " is displayed. LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS The language setting can be changed. ON SCREEN EN 25 SYSTEM The "SYSTEM" functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to "REC" are also applied when the Power switch is set to "PLAY". MELODY OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. 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. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe/Fader and Effect, etc. , and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. [. . . ] In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1, 000 hours. About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass' outer surface. 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. DO NOT leave the unit To protect the unit, DO NOT Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. [. . . ]