JVC GR-DVM96 instruction manual Auto Focus, Manual Focus

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Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity.

Focus detection zone

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases perform “Manual Focus”):

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low.*

When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one- colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

*The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and

NOTES:

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean. ( pg. 91) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. ( pg. 20) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”.

( pg. 38, 46)

Manual Focus

NOTE:

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”

( pg. 12).

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3To focus on a further subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards “+”. The “ ” indicator appears and blinks.

While focusing on a further subject

Manual focus indicator

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards “–”. The “ ” indicator appears and blinks.

While focusing on a nearer subject

Manual focus indicator

4Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.

If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

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Contents Model No Serial No For Customer UseIt is recommended that you… Dear CustomerImportant Safty Instructions Before recording an important scene… USB Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already inserted Remote Control Unit CD-ROMCamcorder RM-V717UHow To Attach The Grip Belt Attach the lens cap with the cut downward During shooting How To Attach The Lens CapAutomatic Demonstration Set the Power Switch to M while pressing downGetting Started 10 EN PowerCharging The Battery Pack Using The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using AC PowerFor other notes,  pg Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment12 EN While using the viewfinder While using the LCD monitorTripod Mounting 14 EN Operation ModePower Switch Position Full Auto Recording VIDEO/MEMORY Switch PositionBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time SettingsTo protect valuable recordings… Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode16 EN Loading a Cassette Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… Make sure the camcorder’s power is off Open the card coverVideo Recording & Playback 18 ENBlinking Blinking Blinking Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time Now calculatingSelf-Recording 20 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeShuttle Search 22 ENNormal Playback Still PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Blank SearchConnections To a TV Or VCR 24 EN pg Recording & Playback 26 ENTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotAuto Playback Of Images 28 ENImage playback screen Playback Of Video Clips GR-DVM96 only For Index Playback of video clip files, perform 30 ENIndex Playback Of Files Viewing File InformationProtecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of filesIf you want to select another type of file, go to step To remove protection from the currently displayed file 32 ENTo Remove Protection To protect the currently displayed fileTo delete the currently displayed file Deleting FilesTo delete all files stored in the memory card Making a New Folder 34 ENFolder and File names To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitializing a Memory Card 36 ENAdvanced Features Menus without Sub Menus 38 ENCAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM, n DISPLAY, o DSC, t Video Menus with Sub MenusMenu Wheel VIDEO/MEMORY Switch40 EN Wipe Or Fader EffectsFADER-B.W OFFFADER-WHITE FADER-BLACK42 EN Exposure Control White Balance AdjustmentCamera Menu Recording modeSound mode 44 ENGain up Snapshot mode for video recordingWide mode Maximum telephoto setting46 EN Flash brightness adjustment Snapshot flash modeWind cut System Menu Tally lamp settingAutomatic demonstration mode 48 ENDisplay Menu Date and time display settingTime code setting Clock adjustmentImage size 50 ENRecording media selection Dubbing from tape to memory card Synchro adjustmentVideo Menu Playback sound Display Melody Tally OFF Demo Mode 52 EN DATE/TIME OFF AutoTo deactivate Night-Alive… Motor Drive ModeNight-Alive Press SnapshotSnapshot Flash 54 ENIf Auto C is selected Manual Focus Auto FocusTo return to automatic exposure control When the background is overly dark or the subject is brightBefore starting, perform the procedures listed below 56 ENBacklight Compensation Iris LockTo return to automatic iris control To return to automatic white balance… 58 ENDownloading sound data from Web Site To cancel recording the sound effect midwayRefer to Deleting Files  pg 60 ENTo make video clips from real-time camera image Mail Clip Recording GR-DVM96 onlyTo make video clips from recorded video footage Dubbing To a VCR 62 ENDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped DubbingEquipped With a DV OUT 64 ENTo on  pg Press 4/9 to start Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardStill images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card SetButtons And Functions Installing The Batteries66 EN Beam Effective Area indoor useFunctions With the camcorder’s PowerSwitch set to a or M Switch set to P Pause in ConnectorSlow-Motion Playback 68 ENSelect Menu appears Press EFFECT.To move the highlight Audio Dubbing 70 ENSOUND, Press it Rotate the Menu Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects GR-DVM96 onlyInsert Editing 72 ENSet Remote/VCR Code Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR other than above… A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote Pause connector…74 EN Make ConnectionsIf the search time for an in-point exceeds Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR 76 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Connection To a Personal Computer Using USB cableUsing DV cable 78 ENDisconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Using The Camcorder As a WebCam GR-DVM96 onlyThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection If the PC is notReferences 80 ENWhen a cassette at its end is loaded Power  pgSet the Power Switch to P, a or M Detach the battery from the camcorderVIDEO/MEMORY Power82 EN Video and D.S.C. Recording200X.  pg VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORYSwitch is set to Video Switch to Memory Viewfinder indications blink84 EN Advanced featuresPress Backlight Other problems 86 EN Camcorder When the LCD monitor’sAngle of the LCD monitor Re-insert it, then check if Cause damage.  pgCassettes General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs 88 ENLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit Serious malfunctioning How To Handle a CD-ROM90 EN About moisture condensationPress Push Here to close the cassette holder Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Turn off the camcorder92 EN Headphone output For Connectors Video outputFor General Power requirement A. and Canada Audio output94 EN Other Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsTape Remaining Time  pg REC Appears during recording Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator96 EN IndicationsCard Icon Appears during shooting and blinks when aShooting Icon Appears and blinks during shootingExplosion 98 ENPause Forward Slow-Motion Reverse Slow-Motion Monitor  pg Level indicator g moves Time CodeAudio Dubbing 9D Audio Dubbing Pause 100 EN Mode Remove Card ErrorSwitch Unit in Safeguard102 EN Recording Time Playback sound Sound ModeWide Mode Wide Mode Program AE With Special EffectsGR-DVM96 GR-DVM76