JVC GR-DVL120 Recording Mode Setting, Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference

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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Lamp

Lock Button

Power Switch

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Display

REC MODE – SP LP

Menu Screen

• Audio Dubbing ( pg. 43) and Insert Editing

( pg. 44) are possible on tapes recorded in the

SP mode.

• “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

Sub Menu

NOTES:

●If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

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Contents GR-DVL120 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene Power Cord How To Attach The Lens CapAttachment Shoulder StrapMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Sub Menu How To Attach The Core FilterStopper Wind once Getting Started To Detach The Battery Pack PowerPress BAT. Release and pull out the battery Pack Charging timeApproximate recording time About BatteriesBenefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings 12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingSP mode Audio Dubbing pg and Insert Editing14 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitorBasic Recording To Stop RecordingPower Switch Position Operation Mode16 EN Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Out Zoom in T Telephoto18 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 20 ENIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step 22 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchAdvanced Features 24 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Scope To Deactivate Night-ScopeMakes evening scenes look more natural Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsFade/Wipe Effects 26 ENTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Menu Effect Fader And Wipe MenuSnapshot 28 ENTo obtain correct focus While focusing on a nearer subjectFocus detection zone SubjectExposure Control 30 ENIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance For Recording Menu 32 ENSee pg If you have selected CAMERA, Manual System or DisplayMenu Screen Explanations Factory-preset16X 40XNormal screen ratio Screen ratio becomes Appears. When using this mode, referScreen and the image appears like a letterboxed 169 movie Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pgAfter the Power Switch is set to or When the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned onDoes not reset all settings to the factory-preset Resets all settings to the factory-presetFor Playback Menu 36 ENDisplay Playback SoundDubbing To a VCR 38 ENDate/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF Menu Screen pg To DV To use this camcorder as a playerCore filter Lock Button DV cableLock hole 40 ENKnob Remote sensor This function is unavailable with this camcorder Remote sensor RM-V700U optional Zoom Buttons 42 ENNormal playback Press T Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback 44 EN Lock Button Power Switch DisplayInsert Editing System Connections 46 EN Battery pack Charging times are for a fully discharged battery packSet the Power Switch to PLAY, or Detach the battery from the camcorder48 EN For replacementFind a white subject and compose Colour of SnapshotMenu Screen Menu Screen pg 50 ENImage colour on the LCD Edge of the LCD monitor is Modes of Programme AE withRmonitor or the viewfinder 52 EN OPEN/EJECT Switch BAT. Release Button Hatch Lens blower Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Remove54 EN To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards During useFor safety, do not To prolong service lifeAvoid using the unit To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not56 EN Dirty heads can cause the following problemsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningPower consumption Power supplyDimensions W x H x D Weight5 6 58 ENVideo Output Connector Audio/Video Output ConnectorDigital Video Connector LCD Monitor Bright BrightnessLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 60 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound mode116 21 Bright Displays the brightnessIndex Indications 62 EN pg , 9 Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape Pg , 35White Balance See previous page as well