JVC GR-D252 manual Grip Adjustment

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14 EN GETTING STARTED

 

 

 

 

 

Power-Linked Operation

 

 

Date/Time Settings

 

 

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all

can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/

times, but its display can be turned on or off

closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in

during playback. ( pg. 24, 29)

 

 

the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Perform steps 1 4 in “Language Settings”

INFORMATION:

 

 

The following explanations in this manual

on the left column.

 

 

supposes the use of LCD monitor in your

2 Press + or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and

operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,

press MENU. The parameter for “Day” is

 

close the LCD monitor and pull out the

 

highlighted.

 

 

viewfinder fully.

 

 

3 Press + or to input

CAMERA DISPLAY

 

 

 

Language Settings

 

 

the day, and press MENU.

 

 

 

 

Repeat to input the month,

 

 

The language on the display can be changed.

year, hour and minute.

 

 

4 Press + or to select

CLOCK

2 0. 1 2 . 0 5

( pg. 24, 28, 29)

 

 

ADJ .

1 7 : 3 0

 

 

 

 

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing

BRETURN”, and press

 

 

MENU twice. The Menu

 

 

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Screen closes.

 

 

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 18)

Grip Adjustment

 

 

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

 

 

4 Press + or to select

 

 

1 Adjust the velcro strip.

 

 

n”, and press MENU.

 

– LCD / T V

2 Pass your right hand

 

 

The CAMERA DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu appears.

LANGUAGE

through the loop and grasp

 

 

AUX MIC

the grip.

 

 

5 Press + or to select

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Adjust your thumb and

 

 

“LANGUAGE”, and press

 

 

 

 

MENU.

 

 

fingers through the grip to

 

 

6 Press + or to select

 

 

easily operate the

 

 

 

 

Recording Start/Stop

 

 

the desired language, and

 

 

Button, Power Switch and

 

 

press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Zoom Lever. Be

 

 

7 Press + or to select

LANGUAGE

 

 

sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

 

ENGLISH

 

 

BRETURN”, and press MENU twice. The Menu Screen closes.

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Contents GR-D252 Dear CustomerProgram AE with Special Effects Data BatteryWipe/Fader Effects Backlight CompensationSafety Precautions Page References Index EN Getting StartedControls ConnectorsIndicators Other PartsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording 10 0 During Video Playback Before Using This CamcorderI T / M I Provided Accessories Place here during shootingSlide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet PowerCharging The Battery Pack Data Battery System Maximum continuous recording timeUsing AC Power About BatteriesGrip Adjustment Set the Power Switch to a or M while Viewfinder AdjustmentBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Tripod MountingOr eject a cassette Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette To protect valuable recordingsApproximate recording time Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time EN Video Recording While using the LCD monitorWhile using the viewfinder ZoomTime Code Video Recording ENJournalistic Shooting Quick ReviewVideo Playback To control the speaker volumeSpeaker VOL. + Lock Button Power Switch Blank SearchStart playback on the camcorder.  pg If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepTo AV connector Open the cover MarkEN Video Playback Installing The BatteryControl Beam Effective Area indoor useFrame-By-Frame Playback Video Playback ENPlayback Special Effects Playback ZoomMenus with Sub Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentMenus without Sub Menus Recording Menus Is displayedManual OFF Disengages the functionWhile the LCD monitor is opened PresetLCD The image is displayed on the LCD OFF Even though not heard while shootingEnglish Sound Mode and NarrationPlayback Menus Menus for Detailed Adjustment EN OFF / onLED Light EN Features for RecordingTo take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode Night-ScopeSnapshot For Video Recording Motor Drive ModeManual Focus To return to automatic iris control Exposure ControlTo return to automatic exposure control To lock the exposure control and the irisBacklight Compensation To cancel Spot Exposure ControlPress Back Light once so that the indicator disappears Spot Exposure ControlAuto White balance is adjusted automatically White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting Set u to the desired mode.  pgWipe Or Fader Effects To deactivate the selected effectVariable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Editing EN To S/AV connector AV cable provided Open the cover. markDubbing To a VCR To S-VIDEO Yellow to Video Red to Audio R White to Audio LEditing Equipped With a DV ConnectorDigital Dubbing Connection To a Personal Computer EN Editing Audio DubbingInsert Editing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackVideo Recording PowerAdvanced features Video PlaybackEN Troubleshooting Other problemsRemaining power level High Exhausted Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback DUB Error To clean the LCD monitor Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the exterior To clean the lensEN Cautions CassettesLCD Monitor Main UnitAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningØ3.5 mm, stereo CamcorderAC Adapter Terms TapePage GR-D252

GR-D252 specifications

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