JVC GR-DVL30 specifications Date/Time Menu Explanations, System Menu Explanations, Factory preset

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AdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Date/Time Menu Explanations

INDICATION

ON

Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder (☞ pg. 21).

 

OFF

Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings,

 

 

etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (☞ pg. 21).

 

 

 

ON SCREEN*

OFF

Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the connected TV

 

 

screen.

 

ON

Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

 

 

connected to a TV.

 

 

 

DISPLAY

ON

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder (☞ pg. 21).

 

OFF

Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.

 

 

 

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (☞ pg. 8).

 

 

 

*You can also change “ON SCREEN” to “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the DISPLAY button on the RM-V711U remote control.

System Menu Explanations

TELE MACRO

OFF

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on

 

 

 

the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the

 

 

 

subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When

 

 

ON

set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of

 

 

approx. 60 cm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

 

 

 

 

WIND CUT

OFF

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

 

 

ON

Helps cut down on noise created by wind.

 

 

 

•“ ” appears.

 

 

 

•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

SOUND MODE

32 kHz

Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

 

 

 

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.

 

 

48 kHz

Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

 

 

 

 

ID NUMBER

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a

 

 

computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting

 

 

is 06.

 

 

 

 

 

DEMO. MODE

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

 

 

ON

Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special

 

 

 

effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.

 

 

 

When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Recording Menu is

 

 

 

closed, demonstration starts.

NOTES:

●If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

●By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

: Factory preset

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Contents GR-DVL40 GR-DVL30 GR-DVL20 Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you EN3 Above ALLSafety Precautions Release How to Attach The Core FilterLithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Battery Pack Power Charging the Battery PackLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About BatteriesUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack EN7Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN9Recording Mode Setting EN Getting StartedGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 12 ENBasic Recording Shooting While Watching ViewfinderPower Switch Position EN13Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W14 EN ZoomFeature Video Light GR-DVL40/ DVL30 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN15 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 16 ENProper recording ShootingRecording Advanced Features Motor Drive ModeSnapshot Snapshot RecordingAdvanced Features Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentOn Next Mode Menu ExplanationsRecording Menu Explanations System Menu Explanations Factory presetDate/Time Menu Explanations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above22 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingMenu EN23Fader And Wipe Menu 24 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsFocusing EN25Auto Focus Manual FocusTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control 26 ENExposure Control Iris Lock EN27Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlWhite Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingLoad a tape pg Set the Power Switch to To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsPlayback Sound Display Displaying the Date During PlaybackEN31 Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback32 EN Basic ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN33When connecting cables, open this cover 34 ENPlayback Advanced Connections Connection To a Personal ComputerMake sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN35 Connect when the S-Video cable is not used Set the Power Switch back to36 EN Tape DubbingDigital Dubbing EN37Installing The Battery 38ENEN39 Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Feature Playback Special EffectsEN41 Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as 42 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingJVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector EN43Make Connections Select Scenes44 EN Select ScenesNot start editing EN45Automatic Editing to VCR 46 EN For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN4748 EN Audio DubbingEN49 Corrective ActionTape END appears Position except Bright50 EN Mode is set to OFF Even when Slow Shutter isIndicators disappear Date/Time Menu Scene transition does not52 EN Corrective Action Turn off the camcorder Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use To prevent damage and prolong service life EN55To avoid hazard Do not burn56 EN Serious malfunctioning EN57About moisture condensation 58EN E 0 Q 9 WEN59 Displays the operation mode position 60 ENIndications FunctionLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN61Indications Function Function62 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20EG or AA-V20EK ConnectorsCamcorder EN63GR-DVL20

GR-DVL30 specifications

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