JVC GR DV 3 Start Recording, Stop Recording, END Recording, Select Dial IND.ON/OFF button

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18ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

You should already have performed the necessary preparations (pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “ and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

A

NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (pg. 51).

Lock button

Power lamp

5S

 

M

OFF Y

 

A

P

 

 

 

AL

Power Dial

START/STOP button

Select

Dial

IND.ON/OFF button

Tally lamp

Camera sensor

Display

REC

PAUSE 444

During recording

PAUSE

Record-Standby

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “ A ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder fully.

•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on and the scene you’re aimed at appears.

• The Record-Standby mode is engaged.

3 START RECORDING

When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A beep signals the start of recording and the tally lamp comes on.

4 STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop recording.

The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

5 END RECORDING

When you’re finished recording, push back the viewfinder; the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out.

•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is pushed back.

•To turn power on again, pull out the viewfinder.

OR

Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to press down the lock button.

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Contents GR-DV3 Dear Customer It is recommended that youConnection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Safety Precautions Sub-Code Area Video Area Audio AreaITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Grip/Hand strap Battery pack BN-V607UDC cord VIDEO/AUDIO cableLithium battery CR2025 RM-V712U DVM-30 M-DV30ME Cable adapterCharging The Battery Pack Insert Charged Battery Installing The Battery PackOpen Battery Cover Close Battery CoverIndoor Use Using The Battery HolderSupply Power to AC Charger Station Connect DC Cord to AC Charger StationInput Date and Time Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Select Dial Menu button DisplayINSERT/REMOVE Tape Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Cover To protect valuable recordingsRecording Mode Setting SET Recording ModeSelect Dial Attach Grip Strap to Hand Strap Eyelet Adjust LengthGrip Strap Attachment Attach Grip Strap to SUB Hand Strap EyeletTripod Mounting Dioptre AdjustmentAdjust Dioptre Turn on CamcorderPull OUT Battery Holder Remote Control UnitInstalling The Battery Insert Battery in HolderSelf-Timer Playback Play Operation ModePower Dial Position FunctionEND Recording Start RecordingStop Recording Select Dial IND.ON/OFF buttonBrightness Control Tape Remaining IndicatorAdjust Brightness Viewfinder IndicationsRecording From The Middle Of a Tape When blank portion is recorded on a tape Time CodeProper recording EN Recording ZoomDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording Select FunctionSelect Dial Menu button IND.ON/OFF button To Take a Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode Engage 5S ModeDissolves during 5 second mode recording Scene 5-second recordingStop SELF-TIMER Recording Self-TimerEngage SELF-TIMER Mode END SELF-TIMER RecordingSnapshot Access System MenuSelect Snapshot Mode Take SnapshotMotor Drive mode Menus Close Recording MenuRecording Menu allows you to set these functions REC Mode Recording mode Wide ModeZoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerSystem Menu Close System MenuPhoto Mode To Cancel FADE/WIPE Effects Accessmenu Manual Mode ItemAccess FADER/WIPE Menu FADE/WIPE EffectsExample Wipe Scroll Fades and WipesExample WH Fader White WH , BK , , B WPicture Wipe/Dissolve Resume RecordingP and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu Random Variations Fader and Wipe Menu Fader and Wipe Menu RandomDisable P.AE/EFFECT AE/EffectsSlow Slow Shutter Adjust Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAccess Manual Focus To Change To Auto FocusBrightness control of the display Adjust ExposureExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlIris Lock To Return To Automatic Iris ControlIris Closement White Balance Adjust White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance Adjustment To Change The Tint For RecordingViewing Recording DisplayRewind Tape END PlaybackStill Playback To Perform High-Speed SearchLocatescene Portion of Magnified Playback ZoomActivate Zoom END ZoomAccessmenu Playback Effect Select Playback EffectsClose Menu Access Playback MenuPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsPlayback Sound Displaying the Date During PlaybackDisplaying The Time Code During Playback VCR/TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorder Turn on PowerSelect TV’S Video Mode VCR/TV Connection using AC Charger Station Confirm POWER-OFF StatusAttach and Lock VCR/TV connection using the AC Charger Station Only with regular video signalTo S-VIDEO OUT connector Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector To DV in connectorDigital Printer Supply Power Attach Camcorder to AC Charger StationPause Recording DubbingMake Connections Start Playback Recording deckDigital Dubbing Make ConnectionsBrand Setting Operate VCRRandom Assemble Editing Execute FADE/WIPE in if NecessaryUSE Fade Wipe on Scene Transition if Necessary USE P.AE/EFFECT if NecessaryPress FADE/WIPE Engagemode Vcrs RECORD-PAUSE Start EditingStop Editing For More Accurate Editing Prepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed SceneChoose a Scene Input Correction Data Recording deck Select DialStop Dubbing Audio DubbingFind EDIT-IN Point Pause During Dubbing Engage Audio DUB StandbyRecording Sound Display Output Sound Troubleshooting Possible Causes Troubleshooting Phones connecto Viewfinder Camcorder’s functions Clean Lens Cleaning The CamcorderRemove Power Supply Clean ViewfinderCamcorder OPEN/EJECT switch pg Power dial pgZoom switch T/W pg Bottom of camcorder Battery cover open switch Battery pgAC Charger Station Indications During Recording FunctionIndications During Playback Indications Function To avoid hazard During useStore cassettes Dirty heads can cause the following problems For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitGeneral VideoAudio Video ConnectorsOutput power AudioAuto focus Colour temperatureAC Charger Station On-screen displayIndex Memo Memo GR-DV3