JVC GR-DVF25 manual Basic Recording, Feature Picture Stabilizer, Zoom Out

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18ENRECORDING

BasicRecording(cont.)

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

D
T	D
1X	T	D
W	10X	T		D
W	W		16X	T
			16X
				128X
		W		128X
		W
				W

FEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Digital zoom zone

16X (optical) zoom zone

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom display

D

T

16X

W

Zoom Out

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

■The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(☞ pg. 33), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● In Full Auto mode (when the Power Switch is set to

“AUTO”), zoom magnification of up to 128X is

possible. In Pro. mode (when the Power Switch is

set to “PRO.”), zooming is possible to a maximum

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

P. STABILIZER

Display

Power Switch

Picture stabilizer indicator

of 320X or can be switched to 16X magnification

offered by optical zoom.

● Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

● Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done

through Digital image processing (Picture Wipe/

Dissolve function, ☞ pg. 28, Snapshot, ☞ pg. 22,

etc.) are activated.

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 1.5 cm to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

set all the way to “W”.

FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

1)Press P. STABILIZER. “”appears.

■To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following condi- tions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

●The “” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

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Contents GR-DVF25 Dear Customer It is recommended that youThis unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ About Batteries About DV Contents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Charge Marker Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Choose which one means charged and which means dischargedRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderAccess DATE/TIME Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access Recording MenuOpen Cassette Cover ContOpen LCD Monitor INSERT/REMOVE TapeFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapPRO. mode Power Switch PositionFull Auto mode Load a CassetteRecording Stop RecordingPress Display Button Indicaitons reappearRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Journalistic Shooting Interface ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Feature Picture StabilizerBasic Recording Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimWhen blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingSelect Function Recording Advanced Features EN21Displaying The Date And Time During Recording SET Function ParametersSnapshot Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection Snapshot RecordingMotor Drive Mode EN23END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuFactory-preset Recording Menu ExplanationsDate/Time Menu Explanations System Menu ExplanationsFADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection B K , , B WBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modePicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuDisable Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsSepia ShutterTwilight MonotoneFocusing Auto FocusPatterns that are regularly repeated Adjust Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusExposure Control Access Exposure ControlIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step To darken the imageIris Iris LockCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingSpeaker Volume Control Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Playback ZoomEN Playback Playback MenuPlayback Sound Displaying The Time Code During PlaybackRecording sound Display Output sound Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable When connecting the cables, open this coverEN Playback Connections Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableConnectinput VCR Output to TV Supply Power Connectvcr Camcorder to TV orTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Tape Dubbing Installing The Battery Pull OUT Battery HolderRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Functions ButtonsTo allow slow-speed search in either direction To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press PlayEND Zoom Playback ZoomActivate Zoom DownStart Playback Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Select Playback EffectSET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Select ScenesUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Press FADE/WIPEAutomatic Editing to VCR Prepare Source TapeStop Editing Prepare for R.A. Edit For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Choose a SceneInput Correction Data Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingAccess Playback Menu Close MenuPause During Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Dubbing Stop DubbingOriginal and new tracks are combined and output in stereo New track is output on both L and R channels in stereoCorrective Action When using Picture Wipe Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workShutter mode of Programme Delay of a fraction of aPicture Wipe function does not work Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Disappear Than 1 second to makeImages on the LCD monitor are jittery Battery pack, etc., clockRear of the LCD monitor is hot LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blinkRecommended to charge it Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioTemperature To protect the battery, it is Charging is difficult in placesClean Lens Clean ExteriorClean LCD Monitor After Use64EN Connectors to r are located beneath Video Light Switch$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MICFunction IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 444LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications FunctionFunction Date/Time Display Pg , 7Pg , 42 Exposure Control ...................................... pgTo avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useTo protect the unit, do not To prolong service lifeDo not leave the unit To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EKConnectors GeneralGR-DVF25