User manual JVC GR-DV800US-GR-DV800 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV900 GR-DV800 GR-DV500 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/accessory/ GETTING STARTED 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 23 ADVANCED FEATURES The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DV900. 31 REFERENCES 68 INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Serial No. TERMS 86 LYT1106-001D EN 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. [. . . ] 28)) or protect important ones from accidental erasure ("Protecting Files" ( pg. A title/frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software. They can be used together with the titles/frames in the provided memory card. For details on creating/transferring titles/frames, refer to the software instructions. EN 45 Auto Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. Focus detection zone Manual Focus NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed "Viewfinder Adjustment" ( pg. 12). 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The " " indicator appears and blinks. While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. 77) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is set to "ON". NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. ADVANCED FEATURES However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform "Manual Focus"): When two subjects overlap in the same scene. When illumination is low. * When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky. * When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. * When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and Manual focus indicator To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel counterclockwise. The " " indicator appears and blinks. 46 EN Lock Button MENU Wheel FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont. ) Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. 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. Power Switch Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. [. . . ] E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject UNIT IN SAFEGUARD the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. If the indication remains, consult REINSERT TAPE your nearest JVC dealer. REFERENCES 86 EN TERMS A AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Auto Playback Of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23 TERMS G Gain Up (GAIN UP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]