User manual JVC GR-D70EK-GR-D70 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH GR-D90 GR-D70 GR-D30 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 ­ 11 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 12 ­ 16 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/accessory/ MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 ­ 22 ADVANCED FEATURES 23 ­ 37 REFERENCES 38 ­ 53 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-D90. Memory card recording features are available on GR-D90 and GR-D70 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Model No. INSTRUCTIONS Serial No. LYT1069-001B EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ­ 8 Grip Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] "SNOW" ( EN 26 FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations: · When shooting a moving subject. · When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away. · When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten. Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of "Exposure Control" ( pg. Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % for over 2 seconds. rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to display "AUTO" then press it in step 4. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select "AUTO", then press it in step 4. Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. 3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select " (W. BALANCE)", then press it. 4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the desired mode. "AUTO": White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset). " " HALOGEN": A video light or similar type of lighting is used. 5 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except "AUTO" appears. NOTE: White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone pg. ( Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select " MWB". 1 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 3 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in until begins blinking rapidly. The White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. indicator NOTES: In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. such a case, adjust focus manually ( A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc. ). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. 1 Set the Power Switch y to " " while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. [. . . ] E01, E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc. ) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. [. . . ]