JVC GR D 240 manual Wipe/Fader Effects, Program AE with Special Effects, Backlight Compensation

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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 33)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast- moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 34)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 31)

●You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 31, Spot Exposure Control)

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. ( pg. 12)

BATTERY CONDITION

LEVEL

MAX TIME

100% LCD

60min

FINDER

080min

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Contents GR-D240 Dear CustomerProgram AE with Special Effects Data BatteryWipe/Fader Effects Backlight CompensationImportant for owners in the U.K Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or RedSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment References Index EN Getting StartedControls ConnectorsIndicators Other PartsGetting Started LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video RecordingI T / M I Before Using This CamcorderDuring Video Playback 20 21 10 0Provided lens cap to Provided AccessoriesTo protect the lens, attach Camcorder as shownGetting Started EN PowerCharging The Battery Pack Data Battery System Maximum continuous recording timeUsing AC Power About BatteriesGrip Adjustment Language SettingsSet the Power Switch to a or M while Viewfinder AdjustmentBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Tripod MountingTo protect valuable recordings Loading/Unloading a CassetteOr eject a cassette Approximate recording time Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time EN Video Recording While using the LCD monitorWhile using the viewfinder ZoomTime Code Video Recording ENJournalistic Shooting Quick ReviewShuttle Search To control the speaker volumeEN Video Playback Blank SearchStart playback on the camcorder. pg If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepVideo Playback EN Menus with Sub Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentMenus without Sub Menus Recording Menus Tele Macro Wide ModeDIS Wind CUTMenus for Detailed Adjustment EN Playback Menus pg , Time Code When set to OFF, the camcorder’s display disappearsOFF / on pg , AUX MICSecond Recording EN Features for RecordingTo take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode To deactivate Night-ScopeManual Focus Features for Recording ENMotor Drive Mode Snapshot For Video RecordingTo return to automatic iris control Exposure ControlTo return to automatic exposure control To lock the exposure control and the irisBacklight Compensation Spot Exposure Control To cancel Spot Exposure ControlPress Back Light once so that the indicator disappears To lock the irisTo return to automatic white balance White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting Wipe Or Fader Effects To deactivate the selected effectVariable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Editing EN Switch To VCRDubbing To a VCR To S-VIDEO Yellow to Video Red to Audio R White to Audio LTo DV OUT DubbingEN Editing Connection To a Personal Computer Advanced features EN TroubleshootingPower Video RecordingTroubleshooting EN Other problemsCONDENSATION, Operation Paused Please Wait USE Cleaning CassetteCheck TAPE’S Erase Protection TAB TapeLens CAP Unit in Safeguard Mode Remove and Reattach BatteryUnit in Safeguard Mode Eject and Reinsert Tape HDVTo clean the exterior Cleaning The CamcorderEN User Maintenance To clean the LCD monitorBattery Packs CassettesMain Unit EN CautionsLCD Monitor About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningAC Adapter EN SpecificationsCamcorder Ø3.5 mm, stereoRecording Capacity TermsGR-D240