User manual JVC GR-DX57EK

[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 6 GR-DX97 GR-DX77 GR-DX67 GR-DX57 GR-DX48 GR-DX37 GR-DX28 GR-DX27 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DX97/77/67 only) 15 21 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 27 REFERENCES 45 TERMS Back cover The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DX97. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DX97, GR-DX77 and GR-DX67. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 27, 29) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1246-001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make prostyle scene transitions. 34) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. [. . . ] This is normal. CAMERA DISPLAY The "n" (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to "A". However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "M". The "n" (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except "BRIGHT" and "AUX MIC" are effective only for shooting. SYSTEM The "s SYSTEM" functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to "M" are also applied when the Power Switch is set to "PLAY". [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. 21, 32) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc. , and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: [ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT pg. 13, "Brightness Adjustment Of The Display" ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder's display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from "OFF" to "A" or "M". ON: The date/time is always displayed. The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided). 19, 37, 42) When the Menu Screen is closed after "DEMO MODE" is turned "ON". With "DEMO MODE" set to "ON", if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M". ADVANCED FEATURES 30 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT TIME CODE [OFF]: Time code is not displayed. 17) AUX MIC OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear. [ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. 12, "Date/Time Settings" Playback Menus VIDEO [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. According to the menu access explanation on page 27, select "SOUND MODE" or "NARRATION" from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE [STEREO ]: Sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. NARRATION [OFF]: Original sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. 40) MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both "L" and "R" channels. [. . . ] 20 Power-Linked Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 B Backlight Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 49 Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Blank Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 C Changing The Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ­ 31 Charging The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connection To A Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Connections To A TV Or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 R Random Assemble Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ­ 44 Recording Capacity Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24 Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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