User manual JVC GR-DVF1

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMCORDER GR-DVF1 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/index-e. html CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED 4 5 6 ­ 13 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 RECORDING 14 ­ 35 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 PLAYBACK 36 ­ 41 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 TAPE DUBBING USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 42 43 ­ 55 Random Assemble Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN AUTO MANUAL AUTO OFF OFF Manual Mode Item Menu Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and " L " appear, indicating that the iris is locked. The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from "EXP. " to "PRO. ". To Return To Automatic Iris Control . rotate the Select Dial to display "AUTO" then press it in step 3. 0L Iris lock is recommended in the following situations: When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. For automatic locking, rotate the Select Dial to display "AUTO", then press it in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds. Iris lock indicator Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. 34 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont. ) White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Set the Power Switch to "PRO. ". Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears. 3 ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Select Dial Display FOCUS EXPOSURE W. AE / EFFECT 4 RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Power Switch Move the highlight bar to "W. BALANCE" by rotating the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item menu disappears and "W. BAL. " appears in the upper left corner and "AUTO" appears on the screen. Manual Mode Item Menu 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial, and stop when the one you want is displayed. " "­ When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject ( pg. " " ­ When using a video light or other similar type of lighting. FOCUS EXPOSURE 4 W. AE / EFFECT RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF 5 CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Press the Select Dial again. BAL. " changes to "PRO. ". White Balance Adjustment W . Or set the Power Switch to "AUTO". NOTE: White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 29) is activated. EN35 White paper Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment ( pg. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. [. . . ] Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off. Main Unit 1. remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc. ). [. . . ]