JVC GR-DVF25 manual Journalistic Shooting, Interface Shooting, Brightness Control

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results.

1 OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

2 TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

	Interface Shooting
	A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD
	monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing
	your own image in the LCD monitor.
Self-recording	TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
	1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
	degrees so that it faces forward.
	•The monitor image is inverted vertically, and the
	viewfinder also switches on.
	START RECORDING
	2 Point the lens towards the subject (yourself when self-
	recording) and start recording.
	•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
	indications do not appear inverted as they would
	when viewing a mirror.
	NOTE:
	The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor
	and in the viewfinder.

RECORDING

Brightness Control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the Bright Dial.

1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “+”.

If you want to darken the image . . .

Turn the Dial towards “–”.

Bright Dial

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Contents GR-DVF25 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you About Batteries About DV Contents Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerCharge Marker Choose which one means charged and which means dischargedInsert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder RE-INSERT HolderSelect Operation Mode Date/Time SettingsAccess DATE/TIME Menu Access Recording MenuOpen LCD Monitor ContOpen Cassette Cover INSERT/REMOVE TapeSET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Set depending on your preferenceViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach StrapFull Auto mode Power Switch PositionPRO. mode Load a CassettePress Display Button Stop RecordingRecording Indicaitons reappearBefore the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Basic Recording Feature Picture StabilizerZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightProper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording Recording Advanced Features EN21Select Function SET Function ParametersSnapshot Mode Selection Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot RecordingEN23 Motor Drive ModeMake Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuRecording Menu Explanations Factory-presetSystem Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu ExplanationsEffect Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection B K , , B WPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modeBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingMenu Fader And Wipe MenuSelect Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesDisable Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsTwilight ShutterSepia MonotonePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus Access Manual Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of FocusIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step Access Exposure ControlExposure Control To darken the imageCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris Iris LockIris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlAccessment White Balance Adjust White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment To Change The Tint For RecordingRewind or Fast-forward the tape Speaker Volume ControlPlayback Basic Playback Feature Shuttle Search Feature Still PlaybackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Playback ZoomPlayback Menu EN PlaybackRecording sound Display Output sound Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback EN Playback Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Tape Dubbing Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Buttons FunctionsTo stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play To allow slow-speed search in either directionActivate Zoom Playback ZoomEND Zoom DownPlayback Special Effects Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectStart Playback Select Playback EffectSET REMOTE/VCR Code Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate VCRSelect Scenes Make ConnectionsUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Press FADE/WIPEStop Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Choose a SceneAccess Playback Menu Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingInput Correction Data Close MenuBegin Dubbing Audio DubbingPause During Dubbing Stop DubbingNew track is output on both L and R channels in stereo Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereoCorrective Action Shutter mode of Programme Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workWhen using Picture Wipe Delay of a fraction of aCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessPicture Wipe function does not work Disappear Than 1 second to makeRear of the LCD monitor is hot Battery pack, etc., clockImages on the LCD monitor are jittery LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blinkTemperature To protect the battery, it is Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioRecommended to charge it Charging is difficult in placesClean LCD Monitor Clean ExteriorClean Lens After Use64EN $ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Video Light SwitchConnectors to r are located beneath External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MICLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording IndicationsFunction 444Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackIndications Function Pg , 42 Pg , 7Date/Time Display Exposure Control ...................................... pgAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During useDo not leave the unit To prolong service lifeTo protect the unit, do not To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notConnectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EKCamcorder GeneralGR-DVF25