User manual JVC GR-D370U

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 ­ 5 to ensure safe use of this product. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. If you haven't used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may be dirty. we recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional). [. . . ] The " " indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used. ZOOM* [32X]: When set to "32X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 32X since digital zoom will be disengaged. by digitally processing and magnifying images , zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom limit) , to a maximum of 64X digital magnification. The following settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to "REC". During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. 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. The following menu settings can be changed only The DISPLAY settings except "BRIGHT" and "LANGUAGE" are effective only for shooting. 16, "Date/Time Settings" LANGUAGE / / / [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS The language setting can be changed. 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". [ ] = Factory-preset 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. Demonstration starts in the following cases: When the Menu Screen is closed after "DEMO With "DEMO MODE" set to "ON", if there is no Operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to "REC". Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. [ ] = 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 29, select "SOUND MODE" or "NARRATION" from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. The setting below are effective only for video playback except "BRIGHT" and "REC MODE". the parameters (except "OFF" in ON SCREEN , SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings) are the same as in the description on page 30. REC MODE [SP]* / LP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. [. . . ] After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1, 000 hours. [. . . ]