JVC GR-DVL25, GR-DVL45, GR-DVL20 12 EN, Basic Recording, Shooting While Watching Viewfinder

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RECORDING

BasicRecording

Recording

Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

Display

25 min

During shooting

Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate)

min 90 min 89 min 3 min (Now calculating)

0min 1 min 2 min

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Shooting While Watching The

Viewfinder

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

Power (pg. 6)

Load A Cassette (pg. 9)

Recording Mode Setting (pg. 10)

Grip Adjustment (pg. 11)

Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 11)

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set the Power Switch to “” or “ ”. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the viewfinder.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears

in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record- Standby mode.

180° 90°MENU/

BRIGHT Dial

Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor

BRIGHT

– – – – 6 – – – –

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop

Button

Before the following steps, perform the procedures listed in the above note.

1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

“PAUSE” is displayed in the LCD monitor.

2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the brightness

indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

•If you are using the GR-DVL45/DVL40, it is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record- Standby mode.

NOTE:

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

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Contents GR-DVL45 GR-DVL40 GR-DVL25 GR-DVL20 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Safety Precautions How to Attach The Core Filter EN5Power 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 EN Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN9Recording 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 GR-DVL45/ DVL40 only 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 SnapshotSnapshot Recording If you press during Record-StandbyAdvanced Features Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentMode Menu Explanations Recording Menu ExplanationsFactory 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 MenuMenu 24 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsShutter Variable Shutter Speed Slow Slow ShutterFocusing EN25Auto Focus Manual Focus26 EN Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control Iris Lock EN27Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg 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 ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN3334 EN Playback Advanced ConnectionsConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned offConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN35Make sure all units are turned off 36 EN Tape DubbingVCR Recording deck Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modesDigital Dubbing EN37Installing The Battery 38ENEN39 Functions ButtonsFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom Feature 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 You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingEN43 Make Connections44 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 50 EN Mode is set to OFF Even when Slow Shutter isIndicators disappear Date/Time Menu Scene transition does not52 EN Can resume using Brightness setting is tooHave become dirty ex Can cause damage Fingerprints Check the sectionCleaning The Camcorder After UseTurn off the camcorder To prevent damage and prolong service life EN55To avoid hazard Do not burn56 EN EN57 About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning 58EN E 0 Q 9 WEN59 Displays the operation mode position 60 ENIndications 444LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN61Function 62 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EA CamcorderEN63 GR-DVL20