JVC GRDVL140 specifications 16 EN, Basic Recording

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Power lamp

Power Switch

During shooting

Lock Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Display

2 5min Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate)

min 90 min 89 min 3 min

(Now calculating)

0 min 1 min 2 min

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

BR I GHT

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

180° 90°

PUSH OPEN

Button

Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)

BASIC RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

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

●Power ( pg. 8)

●Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10)

●Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10)

●Load A Cassette ( pg. 13)

●Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 14)

1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.

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

Shooting while using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/downward for best viewability.

Shooting while using the viewfinder:

Close the LCD monitor.

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level

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

NOTES:

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “” or “ ”.

●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may

occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of a tape” ( pg. 19).

●To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 34, 36.

For other notes, pg. 54

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Contents GR-DVL140 Unit, first firmly It is recommended that youAC Adapter until Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markPower Cord Cable Adapter Lens CapBN-V408U Core Filter xHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedPower Charging the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerPerform of Charging the Battery Pack pg Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings 12 ENCamcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN Basic Recording & Playback Basic Recording PlaybackBasic Recording 16 ENBasic Recording Operation Mode Power Switch Position ManualJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch to To Control The Speaker Volume20 EN BasicBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress Blank Search If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector 22 ENConnections CamcorderIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23Advanced Features 24 ENFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusFor Recording To obtain correct focusTo Deactivate The Selected Mode 26 ENNight-Scope Programme AE With Special EffectsYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectSlow Slow Shutter 28 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu Menu EffectSnapshot Mode Selection 30 ENSnapshot Snapshot RecordingEN31 Exposure Control 32 ENIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingEN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment If you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. BalanceSee pg System or DisplayMenu Screen Explanations Factory setting is Normal screen ratioScreen ratio becomes VerticallyDoes not reset all settings to the factory-preset Resets all settings to the factory-presetAutomatic demonstration will not take place Appearing on the connected TV screenMode SP or LP depending on Power Switch is set to pgYour preference pg SYSTEM, which appears whenPlayback Sound DisplayDubbing 40 ENDubbing To a VCR EN41 EN Using the Optional Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteryEN43 Functions Buttons44 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest SET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckTo press VCR CTL for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR other than above Cancelled and editing will not take place Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Using PC connection cable Using DV cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector 52 ENReferences Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Time required to calculate and display the remaining tape Troubleshooting Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action Replace with new cassetteTroubleshooting 56 ENEN57 58 EN EN59 60 EN 5 6 @ # $Dioptre Adjustment Control pg Battery Release Switch Fast-Forward Button pg Backlight Button @ Power SwitchAudio/Video Output Connector pg , 40 Power Lamp pg62 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound modeBright Displays the brightness of the LCD Displays the battery remaining power Appears when no tape is loaded pgSwitch is set to or pg Cleaning cassette pgUser Maintenance After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN Do not leave the unit To protect the unit, do notAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning68 EN TermsEN69 Time Code pg , 37, 3870 EN Power requirement Approx g not including Power CordAC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 11GR-DVL140