JVC GR-D340E/EK manual Basic Recording, Tape Remaining Time, LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

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18 EN VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

Tape Remaining Time

 

Approximate tape remaining

 

NOTE:

62 min

time appears on the display.

 

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

“---min” means the

 

below:

camcorder is calculating the

 

Power ( pg. 12)

remaining time. When the

 

Loading A Cassette ( pg. 17)

remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication

Power Zoom Lever

starts blinking.

 

The time required to calculate and display the

 

 

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the

 

calculation, may vary according to the type of tape

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

used.

 

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

 

 

 

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

1 Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 12)

2 Open the LCD monitor fully.

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

The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “T PAUSE” is displayed.

To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  pg. 24.

4 To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress.

5 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Approximate recording time

Tape

Recording mode

SP

LP

 

30 min.

30 min.

45 min.

60 min.

60 min.

90 min.

80 min.

80 min.

120 min.

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

180˚

90˚

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

NOTES:

The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( pg. 23, 25)

Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. ( pg. 37)

NOTES:

If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes and no operation is performed

(“T PAUSE” indicator may not appear), the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

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. 20).

To turn the melody sounds off,  pg. 23, 25.

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Contents GR-D340E/EK Dear CustomerFor safety and reliability We recommend cleaning your video heads before useUse SP Standard mode for important video recordings Do not leave the unitImportant for owners in the U.K Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedInformation for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European UnionSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Auto Button Data BatteryWipe/Fader Effects Backlight CompensationPower-Linked Operation Playback SnapshotIndex POWER/CHARGE Lamp  pg ConnectorsIndicators ControlsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback2006 Before Using This Camcorder Charging The Battery Pack PowerHow To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The Shoulder StrapData Battery System Maximum continuous recording timeAuto/Manual Mode Operation ModeUsing AC Power About BatteriesLanguage Settings Grip AdjustmentDate/Time Settings InformationViewfinder Adjustment DisplayTripod Mounting To protect valuable recordings LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time Approximate recording timeZoom Zooming Journalistic ShootingTime Code Zoom OutQuick Review Recording From The Middle Of a TapeShuttle Search Normal PlaybackStill Playback Blank SearchIf using a VCR, go to . If not, go to step To S connector To AV ConnectorCable Optional Provided Advanced Features Video Recording MenusVideo Playback Menus Recording Menus English / Français / Español Italiano / NederlandsOFF / on Sound Mode and NarrationPlayback Menus OFF / LCD / LCD/TVNight-Scope Wide ModeMotor Drive Mode Snapshot Record Still Image On TapeManual focus is recommended in situations listed below To reset to Auto FocusManual Focus To return to automatic exposure controlBacklight Compensation To cancel Backlight CompensationIris Lock To lock the irisAuto White balance is adjusted automatically White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting Set W.BALANCE in Function Menu  pgProgram AE, Effects and Shutter Effects Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappearsWipe Or Fader Effects To deactivate the selected effectOFF Disables the function. Factory-preset SportsDubbing To a VCR AdvancedDubbing To DV OUTConferences over the Internet, using a To a PC with a DV connector by usingIf you are using a Windows XP, you can use Available softwareVideo Recording PowerAdvanced features Video PlaybackOther problems Troubleshooting ENRemaining power level Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback High ExhaustedTo clean the LCD monitor Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the exterior To clean the lensCassettes LCD MonitorNot Main Unit Camcorder AC AdapterRecording Capacity TermsGR-D340E/EK