JVC LYT0244-001A, GR-DVF20 manual EN21, Feature Video Light, Battery power

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

EN21

FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

It is recommended to set the white balance

(pg. 39) to when you use the video light. When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

 

 

Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink if

 

the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may

 

RECORDING

turn off automatically when you turn on the video

 

light, or when you start recording with the video

 

light turned on.

 

 

When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to

 

“AUTO”:

 

 

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

 

light may keep turning on and off. In this case,

 

manually switch the light on or off using the

 

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch.

 

 

While the “SHUTTER” mode (pg. 33) is

 

engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

 

While the “TWILIGHT” mode (pg. 33) is

 

engaged, the light will not activate.

 

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Contents For Customer Use GR-DVF20For clock operation and remote control unit Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you EN3 Cleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsEN5 Battery PackAbout Batteries Min DVM-30Sub-Code Area Video Area Audio AreaITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Contents Power Charging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC Power Using a CAR BatteryCharge Marker Insert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal10 EN RE-INSERT HolderEN11 Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENRecording Mode Setting SET Recording ModeEN13 Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment14 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingEN15 16 EN Power Switch PositionRecording Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The ViewfinderStop Recording EN17Press Display Button Recording18 EN Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorBefore the following steps, perform pg Interface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control EN1920 EN Feature Picture StabilizerBasic Recording ZoomTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightBattery power EN21When blank portion is recorded on a tape Basic FeaturesTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording Recording Advanced Features EN23Select Function SET Function ParametersSnapshot Mode Selection Advanced Features24 EN SnapshotEN25 Motor Drive ModeMake Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuFactory-preset EN27Recording Menu Explanations System Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu ExplanationsEN29 Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection FADE/WIPE SelectionPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P 30 ENBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingEN31 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Effect Select Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesDisable Mode 32 ENEN33 Slow Slow ShutterWhen shooting a scene with a high-contrast background Focusing34 EN Auto FocusManual Focus EN3536 EN Access Exposure ControlExposure Control To darken the imageEN37 Iris LockCenter SUBJECT, Lock Iris IrisAccessment White Balance Adjust White Balance Adjustment38 EN To Return To Automatic White BalanceManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingEN39 Exit Manual White Balance AD- Justment40 EN Speaker Volume ControlPlayback Basic Playback Rewind or Fast-forward the tapeFeature Shuttle Search Feature Still PlaybackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Playback ZoomAccess Playback Menu Playback Advanced Features42 EN Playback MenuDisplaying the Date During Playback Playback SoundEN43 Displaying The Time Code During PlaybackConnectors 44 ENConnections EN45 Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TVTape Dubbing 46 ENEN47 Installing The Battery48 EN FunctionsButtons EN49 To allow slow-speed search in either directionTo stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play Activate Zoom Playback ZoomEND Zoom DownPlayback Special Effects Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectEN51 Start PlaybackRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 52 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRJlip EN53Select Scenes 54 ENUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary USE Program AE with Special Effects if NecessaryAutomatic Editing to VCR EN55Prepare Source Tape Stop Editing56 EN For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing EN57Input Correction Data Corrective Action 58 ENSet the Power Switch to Effects and Fade/Wipe Video mode Video playbackSelected the mode For editing was registered Completed pg Being used in a sceneRecording Menu Use the Picture Wipe Function pg 60 ENOFF in the Date/Time Date/Time Menu Screen Indicators On Screen is set to Set on Screen to onWhitish Become hotOpen the lens cover pg Close the LCD monitor 62 ENClean LCD Monitor Clean ExteriorClean Lens After Use# $ y % 64ENIndicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsIndications 66 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN67Indications Function 68 EN EN69 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard During useAvoid using the unit For safety, do notTo prolong service life To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notConnectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15UCamcorder EN71GR-DVF20