User manual JVC GR-DVL9000

[. . . ] CONTENTS ABOUT DV PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED 5 6 8 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL9000 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 Charging The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 RECORDING 18 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 50 52 56 58 EDITING Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 60 61 62 63 66 68 69 TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 70 75 76 INSTRUCTIONS LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] AE / EFFECT AUTO MANUAL AUTO OFF OFF 4 RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu Power Dial OF F PLAY A M 5S Select Dial 0L Lock button Iris lock indicator 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out. Rotate the Select Dial to display "AUTO" then press it in step 3. Or set the Power Dial to " A ". 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL 4 CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS NOTES: 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. Press the Select Dial. Move the pointer and highlight bar to "EXPOSURE" by rotating the Select Dial and then press it. "EXP. " is displayed. Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure setting display and " L " appear, indicating that the iris is locked. The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from "EXP. " to "MANUAL". Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in. 48 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. AE / EFFECT AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF AUTO 4 RETURN RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu White Balance Adjustment Power Dial OF F PLAY A M 5S Select Dial Lock button 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to " M " while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out. 5 CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Press the Select Dial again. BAL. " changes to "MANUAL". 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU 3 To Return To Automatic White Balance . The Manual Mode Item Menu appears. ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Move the pointer and 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. Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial, and stop when the one you want is displayed. NOTE: White balance cannot be used when P. AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated. AUTO­The white balance is adjusted automatically. " "­ When using a video light or other similar type of lighting. " "­ When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject ( pg. 49). 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS EN 49 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Display White paper FOCUS EXPOSURE 4 W. AE / EFFECT AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF OFF RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu MANUAL Power Dial OF F PLAY PAUSE A M 5S Select Dial Lock button Manual White Balance Adjustment 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE 3 ENTER SETTING Press the Select Dial until the blinking. To Change The Tint For Recording . [. . . ] Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc. ) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc. ) and press the RESET button and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. 84 Power EN SPECIFICATIONS CAMCORDER General Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight : DC 6. 3 V (using AC Adapter) (using Battery) DC 7. 2 V : 6. 3 W (viewfinder on), 8. 2 W (LCD monitor on) : DV Format (SD mode) : PAL Standard : Digital Component Recording : MINI DV Cassette : SP: 18. 8 mm/s LP: 12. 5 mm/s : SP: 60 min. [. . . ]