User manual JVC GR-D50

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH GR-D50 GR-D40 GR-D30 GR-D20 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 ­ 10 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 11 ­ 15 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: ADVANCED FEATURES 16 ­ 33 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES 34 ­ 47 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1098-001A EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDED ACCESSORIES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ­ 8 Grip Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tripod Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ­ 10 Date/Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc. , and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: · When the Menu Screen is closed after "DEMO MODE" is turned "ON". · With "DEMO MODE" set to "ON", if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch y is set to " " or " " . 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. CAMERA DISPLAY · Settings made in the " CAMERA DISPLAY" Menu are effective only for video shooting. · Settings made in the " CAMERA DISPLAY" Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch y is set to " ". However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch y is set to " ". CAME RA D I SPLAY BR I GHT ON SCRE E N ­ LCD / TV DATE / T I ME ­ AU T O T I ME CODE ­ O F F 2 5 . 11, "To Adjust The Brightness 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 in the following cases: · When the Power Switch y is set from "OFF (CHARGE)" to " " or " ". · The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button k on the remote control. [ ] = Factory-preset NOTES: If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to "OFF". EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 23 TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. 10). VIDEO V I DEO SOUND MOD E ­ STEREO 12B I T MOD E ­ SOUND 1 ­ O. O SYNCHRO REC MODE ­ S / AV I NPUT ­ OF F RETURN For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 32, "For More Accurate Editing". 1 Set the Power Switch y to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. The Menu 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the desired function menu, and press it. 4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. 5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ to select the desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode ([SP] or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. It is recommended you use "REC MODE" in the " VIDEO" Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing (GR-D50/D30 only, pg. · "REC MODE" can be set when the Power Switch y is set to "PLAY" or " " ( pg. S/AV INPUT (GR-D50/D30 only) ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and pg. S-VIDEO connectors ( [OFF]: Enables audio/video signal output to a TV, VCR, etc. [. . . ] 29) EN 44 INDEX Using The Optional RM-V717U Remote Control Unit The RM-V717U remote control unit is provided with the optional Remote Control kit RM-V717KITU, that also contains the Editing Cable required for Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 31). 1 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (W) Button* 3 Zoom (T) Button* 4 DISPLAY Button* 5 SHIFT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 30 1 3 Tab AAA (R03) Battery x 2 7 · SLOW Button* [9] · Left Button* + ­ 2 + ­ 8 REW Button* 9 FADE/WIPE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % START/STOP Button* ^ MBR SET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]