JVC GRDVL140 specifications Press Blank Search, To cancel Blank Search midway

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BLANK SEARCH Button

Lock Button

Power Switch

Display

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BLANK SEARCH

Stop Button (5)

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Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption

( pg. 19).

1 Load a tape ( pg. 13).

	Set the Power Switch to “	” while pressing down
2 the Lock Button located on the switch.
3	Press BLANK SEARCH.
	•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

.... press 5.

NOTES:

●In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

●Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.

●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.

●The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

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Contents GR-DVL140 It is recommended that you Unit, first firmlyAC Adapter until 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 timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap Attachment12 EN Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette Camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassetteRecording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference14 EN Basic Recording Playback Basic Recording & Playback16 EN Basic RecordingBasic Recording Power Switch Position Manual Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time CodeProper recording To Control The Speaker Volume Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch to20 EN BasicTo cancel Blank Search midway Blank SearchPress Blank 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 EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsSlow Slow Shutter Fade/Wipe Effects 28 ENFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu Effect Fader And Wipe Menu30 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Snapshot RecordingEN31 32 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock 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 Sound40 EN DubbingDubbing To a VCR EN41 Installing The Battery EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitFunctions Buttons EN43Feature Playback Zoom 44 ENPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest VCR Recording deck SET REMOTE/VCR CodeTo press VCR CTL for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingJVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector Make ConnectionsVCR other than above Select Scenes Cancelled and editing will not take placeAutomatic Editing to VCR Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Using DV cable Using PC connection cable52 EN Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply isTime required to calculate and display the remaining tape 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 ENDisplays the sound mode LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackBright Displays the brightness of the LCD 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