User manual JVC GR-DVL817

[. . . ] ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 7 ­ 14 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-DVL817 GR-DVL517 GR-DVL515 GR-DVL317 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): VIDEO RECORDING & 15 ­ 24 PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ­ 24 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 ­ 36 D. S. C. 28 ­ 36 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 ­ 69 ­ 45 ­ 51 ­ 55 ­ 67 ­ 69 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/index-e. html FOR RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 REFERENCES 70 ­ 91 DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Refer to "Basic Shooting (Snapshot)" ( Recording)" ( pg. 26) or "Snapshot (For Video 16 BIT ZOOM 10X 40X CAMERA 400X SNAP MODE GAIN UP OFF AGC AUTO A Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. 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, " A" is displayed. To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: ·When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. The " " indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used. DIS OFF MANUAL ON : Factory-preset NOTES: The " CAMERA" settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both " " and " The " MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to " ". ". CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 48 EN USING MENUS FOR Menu Screen Explanations (cont. ) TELE MACRO OFF DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont. ) ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3. 3 ft. ) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to "ON", you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie. ·The "CINEMA" mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to "VIDEO" (GR-DVL817 only). WIDE MODE OFF CINEMA MANUAL SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. ·The "SQUEEZE" mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to "VIDEO" (GR-DVL817 only). WIND CUT OFF ON Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. This is normal. Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. BEEP OFF BEEP MELODY SYSTEM TALLY OFF ON ID NUMBER (GR-DVL517/ DVL515/ DVL317 only) This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). Factory setting is 06. : Factory-preset NOTES: The " MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to " ". [. . . ] In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc. ) and wait a few minutes and then reconnect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]