JVC GR-DVF31 specifications 24 EN, Program AE With Special Effects

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RECORDING

AdvancedFeatures(cont.)

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects (☞ pg. 23). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks.

MENU/BRIGHT

Dial

Power Switch

Display

Program AE With Special Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”.

2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the highlight bar to “P.AE/EFFECT”, then press it.

4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating MENU/BRIGHT, then press it.

The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated. The selected mode indicator appears.

5 To turn off the selected mode, re-access the P.AE/

P. AE / EFFECT

1/500 SHUTTER 1/500

TWILIGHT

SEPIA

B/W MONOTONE SEL. 4 CLASSIC FILM

STROBE

1 SLOW 4X

PAUSE

EFFECT Menu and move the highlight bar to “OFF” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Then press it.

NOTE:

Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.

P.AE/EFFECT Menu

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)

1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.

1/250, 1/500–These settings allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting condi- tions.

TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (☞ pg. 28) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

MONOTONE

Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

CLASSIC FILM

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.

SLOW 4X

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity.

SLOW 10X

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity.

NOTES:

●When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.

●Use “SLOW” only in dark areas.

●The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when “SLOW” is in use.

●If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if possible.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a “fantasy” feeling.

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Contents GR-DVF31 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Accessories CleaningDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsEN5 AA-V20UCD-ROM Power Charging the Battery PackSlide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack EN7Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN9Press Push Open and open the LCD monitor AutomaticallyRecording Mode Setting EN Getting StartedGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 12 ENBasic Recording Shooting While Watching ViewfinderPower Switch Position EN13Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W14 EN ZoomFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN15 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 16 ENProper recording ShootingRecording Advanced Features Motor Drive ModeSnapshot Snapshot RecordingAdvanced Features Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentRotate MENU/BRIGHT until the desired param Mode Menu Explanations Recording Menu ExplanationsOn Next Factory preset Date/Time Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above22 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingEN23 Fader And Wipe Menu24 EN Program AE With Special EffectsFocusing EN25Auto Focus Manual Focus26 EN Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control Iris Lock EN27Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlWhite Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingLoad a tape pg Set the Power Switch to To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsPlayback Sound Display Displaying the Date During PlaybackEN31 Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback32 EN Basic ConnectionsUse optional S-Video and Audio cables Use optional Video and Audio cablesIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN33When connecting cables, open this cover 34 ENPlayback Advanced Connections Connection To a Personal ComputerConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN35Make sure all units are turned off Switch back to Connect when an S-Video cable is not used 36 ENTape Dubbing VCR Recording deckDigital Dubbing EN37Installing The Battery 38ENEN39 Functions ButtonsFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom 40 ENFeature Playback Special Effects EN41To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as 42 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Press Shift for this oneJVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector EN43Make Connections Select Scenes44 EN Select ScenesEN45 Automatic Editing to VCRNot start editing 46 EN For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN4748 EN Audio DubbingEN49 Corrective ActionTape END appears Position except BrightSelected the mode Mode Menu Use the Picture Wipe Function pg50 EN Mode is set to OFF Mode MenuEven when Slow Shutter is Indicators disappear Date/Time Menu52 EN Corrective Action Cleaning The Camcorder After UseTurn off the camcorder Using Household AC Plug Adapter EN5556 EN EN57 58EN E 0 Q 9 WEN59 60 EN IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN61Indications Function Function62 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20U ConnectorsCamcorder EN63GR-DVF31
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