User manual JVC GR-D720EK

[. . . ] LYT1679-001A Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages, 3 ­ 6 to ensure safe use of this product. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D720EK GR-D740EK ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 ADVANCED FEATURES 24 REFERENCES 35 TERMS Back cover To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 24, 27) INSTRUCTIONS EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. 31) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the button brightens the image darkened by backlight. [. . . ] 21) Audio/Video cable (provided) A B C 4 Date/Time Set "DATE/TIME" to "ON" or "OFF". 28) Time Code Set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF". 28) Indications other than date/time and time code Set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF", "LCD" or "LCD/TV". 28) It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. 14) To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. NOTES: TV VCR A Black to S-VIDEO IN* (Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO in and A/V input connectors. B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors). C Red to AUDIO R IN D White to AUDIO L IN * For GR-D740EK only NOTE: The S-Video cable is optional. Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. The core filter reduces interference. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV 24 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. 24 ­ 28) Lock button 4 Select the desired function, press SET or The selected function menu appears. Example: FUNCTION menu. Selected menu icon . FUNCTION WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W. BALANCE SHUTTER EXIT OFF OFF OFF _ +0 AUTO OFF Power Switch 5 Select the desired selection, press SET or Example: WIPE/FADER menu. . WIPE/FADER 1 Select OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL OFF WH BK 2 SET MENU 1 For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to "REC" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 20) 6 Select the desired setting, press SET or Selection is completed. . 7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes. Press whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. For Video Playback Menus: Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. The Menu Screen appears. Screen for Video Recording Menu FUNCTION CAMERA VTR DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT Screen for Video Playback Menu VTR DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT In the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory preset settings. EN 25 Recording Menus FUNCTION The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "REC". 31), "Wipe or Fader Effects" TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set "TELE MACRO" to "ON". [ON]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. PROGRAM AE ( pg. 32), "Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects" EXPOSURE ( pg. 29), "Exposure Control" NOTES: Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. DIS cannot be activated when "NIGHT" in "PROGRAM AE", or "STROBE" in "EFFECT" is selected or when SNAPSHOT is pressed. 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. [. . . ] 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. CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7. 2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. [. . . ]