User manual JVC GR-DVP8

[. . . ] ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVP9 GR-DVP8 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/accessory/ GETTING STARTED 10 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 23 ADVANCED FEATURES The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVP9. 31 REFERENCES 64 TERMS 82 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1094-001A 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 this product. Using This Instruction Manual All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. [. . . ] Minutes Seconds Frames* 12 : 34 : 24 * 25 frames = 1 second NOTES: To remove the shutter sound, refer to "BEEP" on page 37. If Snapshot recording is not possible, the "O" indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED FEATURES NOTE: The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). 22, 50, 59) Lock Button 42 EN If Program AE with special effects ( pg. 33) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when "DIS" is set to "ON" ( pg. During playback as well, all snapshot modes except Nega mode are available when " COPY" is set to "OFF" in VIDEO Menu. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont. ) 5 To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. To end Self-Timer recording, select "OFF" in step 3. 5 6 NOTE: If "BEEP" and "TALLY" are set to "OFF" ( pg. 37), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light. When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown: Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography. 1 second) The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC SELECT" is set to " / ". 39) Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts) 1 2 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that it faces forward and view yourself while self-recording with the viewfinder pushed back. 31, 36) To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording starts. MANUA L SE L F ­ T I ME R ­ OF F ON Blinks quickly (Self-Timer shooting starts soon) 3 4 Stops blinking and stays on (Self-Timer video recording starts) After approx. 15 sec. OR Turns off (Self-Timer snapshot recording occurs) RETURN Self-Timer indication EN 43 Auto Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. Focus detection zone Manual Focus NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed "Viewfinder Adjustment" ( pg. 12). 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The " " indicator appears and blinks. While focusing on a further subject Manual focus indicator NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. 73) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. 18) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is set to "ON". [. . . ] E03 or E04 When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject UNIT IN SAFEGUARD the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. If the indication remains, consult REINSERT TAPE your nearest JVC dealer. REFERENCES Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected. Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder. 82 EN TERMS A AC Power Adapter/Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Auto Playback Of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Auto Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23 TERMS G Gain Up (GAIN UP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]