Shooting Basic Recording Operation, Memo

SHOOTING Basic Recording Operation

4. ZOOM lever
	W	T
		START/ STOP
5. REC START /STOP button
1. POWER		POWER
switch		POWER
switch
2.		OFF	ON
MODE
switch	MODE
	CAM-B
CAM-A		VTR
GAIN	SHUTTER

Handle

3. EJECT switch

4. ZOOM lever

Cassette cover

5.REC START/STOP button

●Setting the recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL)

The recording mode is set by means of the MODE item on the TOP MENU screen. (☞ See page 47, 48.)

LCD screen

VTR mode indication

This section explains the basic recording procedures when the AUTO mode is selected as the shooting mode.

1. Set the POWER switch to “ON”. Power is supplied to the unit.

2. Set the MODE switch to “CAM-A” or “CAM-B”. The GY-DV300 enters the shooting mode.

●The set values indicated on the menu screen will be either those of “CAM-A” or “CAM-B” in accordance with the setting of the MODE switch.

3.Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover.

Ensure that the erasure-prevention switch on the back of the cassette is set to REC and insert a videocassette properly.

Slowly push the “PUSH HERE” section on the cassette holder with a finger until a click is heard. Confirm that the cassette holder does not come up when you remove your finger.

The tape is loaded and the unit enters the recording-standby mode when the cassette cover is closed.

●When the recording-standby mode is engaged, STBY is indicated as the VTR mode on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

Memo:

After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 11 seconds before the unit is ready for recording.

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GY-DV301, GY-DV300 specifications

The JVC GY-DV300 and GY-DV301 are part of JVC's renowned D-Series of professional camcorders, known for their impressive video quality and user-friendly features. Launched in the early 2000s, these models gained widespread recognition for their reliability and versatility in various broadcasting and filmmaking environments.

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