JVC GR-D252 manual Basic Recording, Tape Remaining Time, Approximate recording time

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VIDEO RECORDING EN 17

Basic Recording

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining

NOTE:

time appears on the display.

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

“– h – – m” means the

below:

camcorder is calculating the

Power ( pg. 11)

remaining time. When the

Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16)

remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication

Power Zoom Lever

starts blinking.

The time required to calculate and display the

 

Power Switch

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the

calculation, may vary according to the type of tape

 

Lock Button

used.

 

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

 

Recording Start/Stop Button

 

1 Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 10)

2 Open the LCD monitor fully.

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

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

To record in LP (Long Play) mode,  pg. 25.

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.

 

 

 

NOTES:

If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes, 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. 19).

To turn the beep sounds off,  pg. 24, 27.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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Contents Dear Customer GR-D252Wipe/Fader Effects Data BatteryProgram AE with Special Effects Backlight CompensationSafety Precautions Page References EN Getting Started IndexIndicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording 10 0 During Video Playback Before Using This CamcorderI T / M I Place here during shooting Provided AccessoriesSlide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet PowerCharging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Data Battery SystemAbout Batteries Using AC PowerGrip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Viewfinder AdjustmentSet the Power Switch to a or M while Tripod MountingLoading/Unloading a Cassette Getting StartedOr eject a cassette To protect valuable recordingsApproximate recording time Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time While using the viewfinder While using the LCD monitorEN Video Recording ZoomJournalistic Shooting Video Recording ENTime Code Quick ReviewSpeaker VOL. + Lock Button Power Switch To control the speaker volumeVideo Playback Blank SearchTo AV connector If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepStart playback on the camcorder.  pg Open the cover MarkControl Installing The BatteryEN Video Playback Beam Effective Area indoor usePlayback Special Effects Video Playback ENFrame-By-Frame Playback Playback ZoomMenus with Sub Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentMenus without Sub Menus Is displayed Recording MenusOFF Disengages the function ManualLCD The image is displayed on the LCD PresetWhile the LCD monitor is opened OFF Even though not heard while shootingEnglish Sound Mode and NarrationPlayback Menus OFF / on Menus for Detailed Adjustment ENTo take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode EN Features for RecordingLED Light Night-ScopeSnapshot For Video Recording Motor Drive ModeManual Focus To return to automatic exposure control Exposure ControlTo return to automatic iris control To lock the exposure control and the irisPress Back Light once so that the indicator disappears To cancel Spot Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation Spot Exposure ControlTo change the setting White Balance AdjustmentAuto White balance is adjusted automatically Set u to the desired mode.  pgTo deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsVariable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Dubbing To a VCR To S/AV connector AV cable provided Open the cover. markEditing EN 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 Insert Editing Audio DubbingEN Editing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackAdvanced features PowerVideo Recording Video PlaybackOther problems EN TroubleshootingRemaining power level High Exhausted Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback DUB Error To clean the exterior Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the LCD monitor To clean the lensCassettes EN CautionsMain Unit LCD MonitorSerious malfunctioning About moisture condensationØ3.5 mm, stereo CamcorderAC Adapter Tape TermsPage GR-D252

GR-D252 specifications

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