JVC GRDVL140 Operation Mode, Journalistic Shooting, Self-Recording, Power Switch Position Manual

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	JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
Self-Recording	In some situations, different shooting angles may
Self-Recording	provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in
	the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most
	convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,
	180° upward).
	SELF-RECORDING
	You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image
	in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it
	upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens
	toward yourself and start recording.

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
	F
Power lamp	F
Power lamp	L
	O
	Y
	A
	P
	Lock Button

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch.

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

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

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

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

•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer.

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ”

appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication.

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Contents GR-DVL140 AC Adapter until It is recommended that youUnit, first firmly Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Before recording an important sceneLens Cap Power Cord Cable AdapterBN-V408U Core Filter xRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started ContentsCharging the Battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackPerform of Charging the Battery Pack pg Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap Attachment12 EN Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette Camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette14 EN Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Basic Recording Playback Basic Recording & PlaybackBasic Recording 16 ENBasic Recording Power Switch Position Manual Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code To Control The Speaker Volume Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch to20 EN BasicPress Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search 22 EN If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connectorConnections CamcorderEN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step24 EN Advanced FeaturesFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusFor Recording To obtain correct focus26 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Scope Programme AE With Special EffectsSlow Slow Shutter Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Fade/Wipe Effects 28 ENFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu Effect Fader And Wipe Menu30 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Snapshot RecordingEN31 Iris Lock 32 ENExposure Control Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentSee pg System or DisplayMenu Screen Explanations Normal screen ratio Factory setting isScreen ratio becomes VerticallyResets all settings to the factory-preset Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetAutomatic demonstration will not take place Appearing on the connected TV screenPower Switch is set to pg Mode SP or LP depending onYour preference pg SYSTEM, which appears whenDisplay Playback SoundDubbing To a VCR 40 ENDubbing EN41 Installing The Battery EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitFunctions Buttons EN43Press Play 4 to find the scene of interest Feature Playback Zoom44 EN VCR Recording deck SET REMOTE/VCR CodeTo press VCR CTL for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingVCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections Select Scenes Cancelled and editing will not take placeAutomatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgAudio Dubbing Using DV cable Using PC connection cable52 EN Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences Time required to calculate and display the remaining tape When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is Clean the lens and check TroubleshootingCorrective Action Replace with new cassette56 EN TroubleshootingEN57 58 EN EN59 5 6 @ # $ 60 ENFast-Forward Button pg Backlight Button @ Power Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control pg Battery Release SwitchAudio/Video Output Connector pg , 40 Power Lamp pgLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 62 ENBright Displays the brightness of the LCD Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Appears when no tape is loaded pg Displays the battery remaining powerSwitch is set to or pg Cleaning cassette pgAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN To protect the unit, do not Do not leave the unitAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningTerms 68 ENTime Code pg , 37, 38 EN6970 EN Approx g not including Power Cord Power requirementAC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 11GR-DVL140