User manual JVC GR-DVF10

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMCORDER GR-DVF10 ENGLISH 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 INSTRUCTIONS LYT0245-001A EN 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. 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 pg. · All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( · Notes appear after most subsections. · Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. [. . . ] In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. RECORDING 4 CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS 36 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. 31) is activated. EN37 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. stops 2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE 3 ENTER SETTING Select Dial Power Switch ·When the setting is completed, the blinking. 4 EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Display FOCUS EXPOSURE 4 W. AE / EFFECT RETURN AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Manual Mode Item Menu To Change The Tint For Recording . Red paper -- deeper green; blue paper -- orange; yellow paper -- deeper purple. NOTES: Manual White Balance Adjustment PRO. In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances. A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc. ). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings. Once you adjust white balance during Manual White Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. RECORDING Press the Select Dial. The indication "W. BAL. " changes to "PRO. " and only the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed. 38 Speaker EN Power Switch Power lamp PLAYBACK Basic Playback 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Power Zoom Lever First press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 60 degrees. Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow printed on it, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks. [. . . ] 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. ). in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures. NOTES: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. ­10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F) Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C (68°F). [. . . ]