JVC GR-DVL512 specifications Operation Mode, EN17, Journalistic Shooting, Self-Recording

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	EN17
	JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
Self-Recording	In some situations, different shooting angles may
Self-Recording	provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in
	the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most
	convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,
	180° upward).
	SELF-RECORDING
	You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image
	in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it
	upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens
	toward yourself and start recording.

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch

	F
Power lamp	F
Power lamp	A
	O
	Y
	L
	P

Lock Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch.

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

•Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

•Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer.

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ”

appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication.

When the Power Switch is set to “	” or “	” and
the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “	”, “	”
appears. When set to “VIDEO”, there is no
indication.

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If

“REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card.

:

Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card.

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Contents GR-DVL512 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Safety PrecautionsRM-V716U BN-V408U AAA R03 Battery x Lens Cap pg for Remote Control UnitFor remote control unit Attachment Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted Camcorder Audio/Video CableAutomatic Demonstration How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started ContentsCharging the Battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentEN11 Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENEN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingTo Unload a Memory Card Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appearsVideo Recording & Playback Contents16 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayVideo Recording Basic RecordingEN17 Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required20 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingVideo Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeNormal Playback EN2122 EN EN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step24 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback 26 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images28 EN Power Switch toEN29 Index ScreenIndex Playback Jump Playback 30 ENEN31 Protecting ImagesTo Protect AN Image To Remove ProtectionDeleting Images 32 ENTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by BrowsingBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg EN33To Delete ALL Images To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting34 EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 You can initialize a memory card anytime 36 ENInitializing a Memory Card For Recording Advanced FeaturesFor Recording 38 ENNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect EN39Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow ShutterFade/Wipe Effects 40 ENFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu Effect EN41Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot For Video Recording 42 ENFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusIris Lock 44 ENExposure Control Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceFor Recording Menu EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance SYSTEM, Display or DSCMenu Screen Explanations EN47Screen ratio becomes Normal screen ratioTo Video Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pgEN49 For Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pgPlayback Sound DisplayEN51 Dubbing To a VCR 52 ENDubbing To use this camcorder as a player Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to VIDEO, setEN53 Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card To a Tape 54 ENImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardEN55 56 EN Installing The Batteries providedEN57 $@0&%#Feature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion Playback58 EN To allow frame-by-frame search during video playbackTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Feature Playback Special EffectsEN59 Press Play 4 to find the scene of interest Feature Playback Zoom60 EN VCR Recording deck EN61SET REMOTE/VCR Code 62 EN JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63Automatic Editing to VCR 64 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing66 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackEN67 Insert EditingUsing DV cable Using USB or PC connection cableAUsing USB or PC connection cable Using DV cableEN69 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences 70 ENDetails PowerEN71 pgCorrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder5 6 78 ENEN79 Standard in order of quality Appears and blinks during shooting. pgEN81 Level indicator moves Displays the date Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. PlaybackIndications Function EN83Possible Switch is set toTo DSC pg Appears, the memory card is corruptedUSA EN85Store cassettes 86 ENEN87 Terms 88 ENTime Code pg , 49, 50 EN89For Digital Video Camera 90 ENFor General For Digital Still Camera For ConnectorsEN91 GR-DVL512