JVC GRDVL140 Normal screen ratio, Screen ratio becomes, Vertically, Appears. The quality

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36 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

MANUAL

SYSTEM

TELE

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the

MACRO

 

 

 

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,

 

 

 

 

the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”,

 

ON

 

you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

 

 

 

 

• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDE

OFF

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

MODE

 

 

 

normal screen ratio.

 

 

 

 

CINEMA

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on

 

 

 

 

wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut

 

 

 

 

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

appears. When using this mode, refer

 

 

 

 

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on

 

 

 

 

4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and

 

 

 

 

bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SQUEEZE

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

 

 

 

 

image to fit the screen without distortion.

 

appears. When using this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/

 

 

 

 

recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated

 

 

 

 

vertically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIND

OFF

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

CUT

ON

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “

” appears. The quality of the

 

 

 

 

 

sound will change. This is normal.

 

 

 

BEEP

OFF

Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEEP

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end

 

 

 

 

of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MELODY

Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also

 

 

 

 

activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 30).

 

TALLY

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

ID NUMBER

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as

 

 

 

 

a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99.

 

 

 

 

Factory setting is 06.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” ( pg. 38).

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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 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 timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder 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 CassetteRecording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference14 EN Basic Recording & Playback Basic Recording Playback16 EN Basic RecordingBasic Recording Operation Mode Power Switch Position ManualJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time CodeProper recording Load a tape  pg Set the Power Switch to To Control The Speaker Volume20 EN BasicTo cancel Blank Search midway Blank SearchPress 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 EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsSlow 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 32 EN Exposure ControlIris 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 Display40 EN DubbingDubbing To a VCR EN41 EN Using the Optional Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteryEN43 Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom 44 ENPress 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 EditingJVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector Make ConnectionsVCR other than above Cancelled and editing will not take place Select ScenesAutomatic 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 PC connection cable Using DV cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector 52 ENReferences 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 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 RecordingDisplays the sound mode LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackBright 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