User manual JVC GR-DX95EK-GR-DX95 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH GR-DX300 GR-DX95 GR-DX75 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 ­ 11 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 12 ­ 16 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17 ­ 24 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 25 ­ 44 REFERENCES 45 ­ 59 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Serial No. INSTRUCTIONS LYT1140-001B EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDED ACCESSORIES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ­ 8 Grip Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tripod Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] press + or ­ 5 to display "AUTO" then press SELECT/SET 3 in step 4. For automatic locking, press + or ­ 5 to select "AUTO", then press SELECT/SET 3 in step 4. Iris Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. 3 Press + or ­ 5 to select " press SELECT/SET 3. (W. BALANCE)", then 4 Press + or ­ 5 to select the desired mode. "AUTO": White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset). HALOGEN": A video light or similar type of lighting " is used. 5 Press SELECT/SET 3. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except "AUTO" appears. Or, set the Power Switch @ to " ". 5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor NOTE: White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 27) is activated. Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select " MWB". 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. 3 Press SELECT/SET 3 until rapidly. When the setting is completed, blinking. begins blinking resumes normal 4 Press SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction. closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed. e NOTES: In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc. ). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. 1 Set the Power Switch @ to " 2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Refer to the diagrams on page 52 and 54 for the controls, indications, indicators and connectors mentioned. FOR RECORDING EN 31 For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. WIPE/FADER Refer to "Fade/Wipe Effects" ( pg. 28). PROGRAM AE Refer to "Program AE With Special Effects" ( pg. 27). 1 Set the Power Switch @ to " EXPOSURE Refer to "Exposure Control" and "Iris Lock" ( 31). 3 Press + or ­ 5 to select the desired function menu, 4 Function menu setting depends on the function. W. BALANCE Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation" ( pg. 31). If you have selected " WIPE/FADER", " PROGRAM AE", " EXPOSURE" or " W. If you have selected " CAMERA", " MANUAL", " SYSTEM", " CAMERA DISPLAY" or DSC" . [. . . ] When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc. ) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. [. . . ]