User manual JVC GR-DVX

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVX 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 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Model No. INSTRUCTIONS Serial No. LYT0002-0V8A 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 and subsections are listed in the pg. · Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit) The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. [. . . ] The symbol of the selected mode appears. P. AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. If you select a P. AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect's symbol begins flashing. PLAY 5S M A Select Dial F To turn off the selected effect, re-access the P. AE/Effects Menu and move the pointer and highlighlt bar to "OFF" by rotating the Select Dial. Then press it. EN SHUTTER (Variable Shutter (Speed) 45 CLASSIC FILM 1/60­The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced. 1/250, 1/500­These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions. Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. SLOW (Slow Shutter) You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. TWILIGHT 1 2 NOTES: x 4 = 4 times sensitivity (shutter speed 1/15 sec. ) x 10 = 10 times sensitivity (shutter speed 1/6 sec. ) Makes evening scenes look more natural. Also when Twilight is chosen, the manual focus indication appears. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. When using Slow, the image takes on a strobelike effect. The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if possible. B/W MONOTONE 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 Adds a "ghost" to the subject, giving your recording a "fantasy" feeling. 46 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont. ) Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. RETURN MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF OFF 0 Power Dial 5S M A OF Manual Mode Item Menu FOCUS Select Dial Manual focus indicator Focus zone (Focus is adjusted at the centre of the screen) 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 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To Change To Auto Focus . ·If you want to reset the focus, repeat from Step 2. 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU 3 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS 4 ADJUST FOCUS Press the Select Dial. Move the pointer and highlight bar to "FOCUS" by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and "FOCUS" is displayed in the upper left corner. Rotate the Select Dial to display "AUTO", then press it in step 4. Or set the Power Dial to " A ". NOTES: · " " blinks while rotating the Select Dial upward to focus on faraway targets, and " " blinks while rotating the Select Dial downward to focus on closer targets. · When the focus reaches its near or far limit, the " " or " " will begin blinking. · When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try zooming in or out, then try the manual focus adjustment again. When "FOCUS" is not displayed, Manual Focus Adjustment is not available. To make it appear, press the IND. ON/OFF for longer than 1 second or repeat from Step 2. [. . . ] Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. · No picture during playback. · During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator " " appears. 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. SPECIFICATIONS CAMCORDER General Power 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 EN 83 : DC 6. 3 V (using AC Adapter) DC 7. 2 V (using Battery) : 6. 2 W (viewfinder on), 7. 0 W (LCD monitor on) : DV Format (SD mode) : NTSC Standard : Digital Component Recording : MINI DV Cassette : SP: 18. 8 mm/sec. [. . . ]