JVC GR-DVL30 specifications EN Getting Started, Recording Mode Setting

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Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

10ENGETTINGSTARTED(cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

MENU/BRIGHT

Dial

Set depending on your preference.

1

2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Recording Menu appears.

3 Move the highlight bar to “TO MODE MENU” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the Mode Menu appears.

Power lamp

M

F

 

A

 

F

 

O

YALP

Power Switch

4 First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it and the parameter “SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT. Press it twice to exit from the Recording Menu.

•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

Display

 

FOCUS

AUTO

 

EXPOSURE

AUTO

 

W. BALANCE

AUTO

 

FADER

OFF

 

/ WIPE

 

 

P. AE

OFF

 

/ EFFECT

0

4

TO MODE MENU

 

END

 

Recording Menu

NOTES:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

 

 

 

 

SP

4

REC MODE

 

 

WIDE MODE

 

OFF

 

ZOOM

 

 

64X

 

DIS

 

 

ON

 

GAIN UP

 

 

AGC

 

TO DATE / TIME MENU

 

TO SYSTEM MENU

 

END

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4REC MODE

 

 

SP

 

WIDE MODE

OFF

 

 

ZOOM

 

 

64X

 

DIS

 

 

ON

 

GAIN UP

 

 

AGC

 

TO DATE / TIME MENU

 

TO SYSTEM MENU

 

END

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SP

Mode Menu

SPLP

Recording mode indicator

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Contents GR-DVL40 GR-DVL30 GR-DVL20 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerConnection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom EN3 Above ALLSafety Precautions Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Battery Pack How to Attach The Core FilterRelease Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack About BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power EN7Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN9Recording Mode Setting EN Getting StartedShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingBasic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN Shooting While Watching ViewfinderJournalistic Shooting Power Switch PositionEN13 SELF-RECORDING14 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W ZoomEN15 Feature Video Light GR-DVL40/ DVL30 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape16 EN ShootingSnapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesMotor Drive Mode Snapshot RecordingAdvanced Features Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentRecording Menu Explanations Mode Menu ExplanationsOn Next Date/Time Menu Explanations Factory presetSystem Menu Explanations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 abovePicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu EN23Menu 24 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsAuto Focus FocusingEN25 Manual FocusExposure Control 26 ENTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control Iris Iris LockEN27 To Return To Automatic Iris ControlTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingAvailable only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsEN31 Playback SoundDisplay Displaying the Date During Playback Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback32 EN Basic ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN33Playback Advanced Connections When connecting cables, open this cover34 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerEN35 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorMake sure all units are turned off 36 EN Connect when the S-Video cable is not usedSet the Power Switch back to Tape DubbingDigital Dubbing EN37Installing The Battery 38ENEN39 Functions ButtonsFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom EN41 Feature Playback Special EffectsTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image SET REMOTE/VCR Code Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorEN43 Select Scenes44 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR EN45Not start editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 46 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN4748 EN Audio DubbingTape END appears Position except EN49Corrective Action Bright50 EN Indicators disappear Date/Time Menu Mode is set to OFFEven when Slow Shutter is Scene transition does not52 EN Corrective Action After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder To avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN55 Do not burn56 EN About moisture condensation EN57Serious malfunctioning 58EN E 0 Q 9 WEN59 Indications Displays the operation mode position60 EN FunctionIndications Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackEN61 Function62 EN Camcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20EG or AA-V20EKConnectors EN63GR-DVL20

GR-DVL30 specifications

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