User manual JVC GR-DF420EK

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 and 9 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF420 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: ADVANCED FEATURES 25 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES 42 TERMS 51 To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 25, 28) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1401-001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. 36) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. 34) You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. [. . . ] By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MANUAL The "q MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. EN 27 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. 5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set "TELE MACRO" to "ON". 60 cm. WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/ LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. This is normal. NOTE: Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. ADVANCED FEATURES 28 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM 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. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. The "s SYSTEM" functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to "M" are also applied when the Power Switch is set to "PLAY". [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. 32) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program 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 is set to "A" or "M". [. . . ] If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. 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. [. . . ]