User manual JVC GR-DF460EK

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF560 GR-DF460 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF560/460 only) 28 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: ADVANCED FEATURES 37 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ REFERENCES 57 TERMS 66 The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DF560. The D. S. C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DF560 and GR-DF460. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 37, 40) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1421-001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. 48) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. [. . . ] BL ANK S RCH S / A V I N PU T ­ OF F RETURN 2) Press or to select the desired parameter. Selection is complete. Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function. * GR-DF560/460 only 4) Press SET. The Menu Screen returns. CAME RA RE C MOD E ­ SOUND MOD E ­ ZOOM ­ SNAP/SLOW ­ GA I N UP ­ NA V I GAT I ON ­ AU X M I C ­ RETURN 1 2B I T 60x FU L L AGC MANUA L B I P HON I C Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus. 5) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes. * GR-DF560/460 only ADVANCED FEATURES 38 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP/SLOW [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame SLOW: Live Slow mode Recording Menus CAMERA The "m CAMERA" settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both "A" and "M". However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play--more economical, providing 1. 5 times the recording time. [FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME For details on the procedure, refer to "Live Slow (GR-DF560/460 only)" ( pg. 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. If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 15X: When set to "15X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged. 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. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". (GR-DF560/460 only) [MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made manually. 50) 5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC: The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time. For example, "5SEC" is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended. The " " indicator appears when "NAVIGATION" is set to other than "MANUAL" and "OFF". 51) MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MANUAL The "q MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [. . . ] 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. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc. ) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc. ) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7. 2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption For GR-DF560: Approx. [. . . ]