JVC GR-DV900 Operation Mode, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display, Power-Linked Operation

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Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

4Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “n”, and press it. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “BRIGHT”, and press it. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.

6Rotate the MENU Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached.

7Press the MENU Wheel in.

●It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

MENU Wheel

BR I GHT

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power/Charge

Lamp

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

The “A” indicator appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode.

There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

●Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory card.

●Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.

●Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a

tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ /”

( pg. 38), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

●Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

●When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

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Contents GR-DV900 GR-DV700 GR-DV500 It is recommended that you… Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene… Editing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already inserted Headphones and externalCamcorder Audio/Video Cable ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plugHow To Attach The Core Filter for optional S-Video cable How To Use The Audio CableClose the core filter until it clicks shut How To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The StrapDuring shooting References Rotate the Menu Wheel to select OFF, and press it Automatic DemonstrationCharging The Battery Pack PowerUsing The Battery Pack 10 ENAbout Batteries Using AC PowerInformation Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment12 EN Tripod MountingBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Operation ModePower-Linked Operation 14 EN Date/Time SettingsPress it. Parameter for Day is highlighted Rotate the Menu WheelLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeTo protect valuable recordings… pgTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… 16 ENBasic Recording Tape Remaining Time 18 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code cannot be resetTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeTo control the speaker volume… Load a cassette. pg Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video20 EN Normal PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Shuttle SearchBlank Search Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback Zoom22 EN If using a VCR, go to stepWhite to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEO To check how the image looks before Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg Auto Playback Of Images 24 ENNormal Playback Of Images Playback Of Title Images Playback Of Video ClipsIndex Playback Of Files 26 ENViewing File Information Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection Protecting FilesTo protect the currently displayed file CardDeleting Files 28 ENTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card To delete all files stored in the memory cardSetting Print Information Dpof Setting Resetting The File NameFolder and File names 30 EN To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsMenus without Sub Menus Changing The Menu SettingsMenus with Sub Menus Wipe Or Fader Effects 32 ENWIPE/FADER To deactivate the selected effect…Factory-preset Shutter 1/50 Press PROG.AE again. The effect indicator disappearsProgram AE Sports34 EN White Balance AdjustmentExposure Control Camera MenuManual Manual MenuSystem Menu 36 ENSystem Camera Display Display MenuDSC Menu 38 ENDSC Video Video MenuVideo Display 40 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Night ScopeTo deactivate Night-Scope … Press SnapshotMotor Drive Mode Self-TimerSet SELF-TIMER to on . pg To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in stepTo reset to Auto Focus Press the Menu Wheel in. Focus adjustment is completeAuto Focus Manual Focus44 EN Set p to AUTO. pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aIris Lock To return to automatic exposure controlBacklight Compensation Set u to AUTO. pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly To return to automatic white balance…Navigation Function 46 ENTo make thumbnail images after video recording Manually Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to Video Indicator appears brieflyCheck images before deleting Function properlyMail Clip Recording 48 ENTo make video clips from real-time camera image To make video clips from recorded video footageTitle Selection Title ImposeTitle Recording Title Impose can also be used for dubbingDubbing To Or From a VCR 50 ENTo use this camcorder as a player To use this camcorder as a recorderDigital Dubbing With a DV in ConnectorDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped Make sure all units are turned off52 EN Connector Digital DubbingEquipped With a DV OUT Dubbing From a Video UnitTape To a Memory Card 54 EN Installing The BatteriesBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsShift Audio Dubbing 56 ENTo hear the sound during Audio Dubbing pg AUX indication appears instead of MIC Insert EditingTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop 58 EN VCR Code List VCR Brand NameRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Set Remote/VCR CodeMake Connections Select Scenes 60 ENAutomatic Editing To VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCRUsing DV cable Using USB cable62 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerWebCam Using The Camcorder As aItems 64 ENSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action PowerVideo and D.S.C. Recording VIDEO/MEMORY66 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORYVIDEO/MEMORY Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Press Back Light Advanced features68 EN Other problemsColoured bright spots appear LCD monitor Clean the viewfinder, please Consult your nearest JVC DealerBattery Packs General Battery Precautions70 EN CassettesLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit Do NOT…72 EN How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningSlide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2 Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use 74 EN USB Edit76 EN Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsIndications 78 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback C. Playback80 EN Protection Switch Card ErrorUnit in Safeguard Copying Failed82 EN Sound Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Wide ModePlayback sound Program AE With Special Effects Program AEEN GR-DV500GR-DV700GR-DV900