User manual JVC GR-DVJ70

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVJ70 ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-0C4B 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 your new camcorder. Warning on lithium cell battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Using This Instruction Manual · All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg. [. . . ] ·Approximately 2 seconds after you place the pointer, the P. AE/Effects Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The name or symbol of the selected mode appears in the viewfinder. If certain Fades or Wipes are activated, some P. AE/Effects cannot be used, If you select a P. AE/ Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect's name or symbol begins flashing. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 34 EN MONOTONE RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont. ) B/W Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide Cinema function, it enhances the "classic film" effect. VIDEO ECHO SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. Adds a "ghost" to the subject, giving your recording a "fantasy" feeling. STROBE CLASSIC FILM Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. SHUTTER (Variable (Shutter (Speed) TWILIGHT 1/50­The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. 1/250 (factory preset), 1/500­These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. Use in areas with good lighting. Makes evening scenes look more natural. ** Checked " "effects are factory preset. To use other effects, refer to "Exchanging P. AE/ Effects" on page 35. SLOW (Slow Shutter) You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. 1 2 NOTES: x 4 = 4 times sensitivity (shutter speed 1/12. 5 sec. ) x 10 = 10 times sensitivity (shutter speed 1/5 sec. ) When using Slow, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if possible. EN 35 VIEWFINDER O FF WIDE MODE 20X ZOOM OFF DIS AGC GA I N UP TO F ADER / W IPE MENU TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU TO DAT E / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END I T EM ZOOM SW . AE / EF F EC T CUSTOM I ZE T W 1 1/250 SHUT T ER1/250 2 TW I L I GH T 3 SEP I A 4 B/W MONOTONE 5 C L ASS I C F I L M END I TEM ZOOM SW . SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU P. AE/EFFECT CUSTOMIZE MENU ZOOM LEVER SET MENU AUTO FOCUS EXP. POWER DIAL SET WB PRO SELECT DIAL Exchanging P. AE/Effects You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others. 1 SELECT MODE 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Set the Select Dial to "PRO". 4 SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED 5 SELECT NEW EFFECT 6 CLOSE MENU Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder. Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop when the one you want is displayed. Selection is finished, and you can use the new effect(s) in recording ( pg. 33). 3 ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS CUSTOMIZE MENU Place the pointer next to "TO P. AE/EFFECT MENU" by sliding the Zoom Lever. Then press SET and the P. AE/Effect Customize Menu appears in the viewfinder. 36 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont. ) EXP. 0 ZOOM LEVER T W EXPOSURE DISPLAY PL AY OFF R E AUTO C FOCUS 5S EXP. SET WB PRO SET POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject, adjust the Exposure manually. 1 SELECT MODE To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . Or set the Select Dial to "AUTO". Set the Select Dial to "EXP". "EXP" is displayed in the viewfinder. 2 ADJUST EXPOSURE Slide the Zoom Lever while holding down SET. Slide toward "+" to brighten the image, or toward "­" to darken it. NOTES: Manual exposure adjustment 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. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. EN 37 L IRIS LOCK INDICATOR PL AY OFF R EC 5S AUTO FOCUS EXP. SET SET WB PRO POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. [. . . ] · Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance ( pg. · Wait until the Snapshot Dissolve is finished before setting White Balance. · Re-read the sections covering FADE/WIPE and P. AE/Effects ( pg. · Use a new, or infrequently used, tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing. 23. [. . . ]