JVC GR-DV808 manuals
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS EN GR-DV808Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom. CAUTIONS:CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station): IMPORTANTConnection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. EN 3 About Batteries The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore recording an important scene . . . 4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIESThe data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue. 6 ABOUT DV3The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4Information) AreaInsert editing and post-recording editing tracking signals are recorded here. 1 2The digital video signal is recorded here. 7 CONTENTS8 Charging The Battery PackSUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY CONFIRM STATUS DETACH BATTERY ATTACH DETACH INFORMATION:Charging Environment Continuous ShootingBe careful not to drop the battery pack. However, . . . 9 Installing The Battery PackOPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY ATTACH TO CAMCORDER 10 (Cont.)CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION Indoor Use Using The Battery HolderSUPPLY POWER TO AC CHARGER STATION EN 11 11 Date/Time SettingsACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery 12 (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE COVER INSERT/REMOVE TAPE ** To protect valuable recordings . . . 13 Recording Mode Setting14 (Cont.) Grip Strap AttachmentATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB HAND STRAP EYELET ADJUST LENGTH 15 Dioptre AdjustmentTURN ON CAMCORDER ADJUST DIOPTRE Tripod Mounting 16 Remote Control Unit (Cont.)Power Dial Position Function 17 Operation ModeBefore starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg. 11). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback ( pg. 51). 18 Basic Recording20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Basic Recording (Cont.)21 Time CodeThe Time Code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly. When blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording Zoom 22 Basic Recording (Cont.)Displaying The Date And Time During RecordingACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU 23 Advanced Features24 Scene (5-second recording)END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING ENGAGE 5S MODE Self-TimerENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING END SELF-TIMER RECORDING 25 ACCESS SYSTEM MENU 26 SnapshotSELECT SNAPSHOT MODE TAKE SNAPSHOTIf you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . 27 EN 27* 28 MenusGain Up Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and CLOSE RECORDING MENU 29 REC MODE (Recording mode)WIDE MODE 30 ZOOM (Zoom magnification)DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) GAIN UP 31 System MenuPhoto Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode pg. 32). CLOSE SYSTEM MENUON OFF 32kHz 06FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9During use of SCENE effect, focus ( 5SSCENE BEEP / TALLY 4 FRAMEPHOTO MODE WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER OFF DEMO. MODE RETURN5S ANIM. ON OFF ONOFF ONOFF PIN-UP FULL 32 PHOTO MODESCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 24) pg. 41) and exposure control ( pg. 42) enter Full Auto operation. BEEP/TALLY WIND CUTThe Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation. SOUND MODEA tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing. DEMO. MODE (Demonstration Mode)If a tape is in the camcorder, the Demo mode cannot be turned on. EN 33 33 FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT:If certain P.AE/Effects ( ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU SELECT EFFECT OR . . .TO CANCEL FADE/WIPE EFFECTS Fades and Wipes 34 WExample WIPE SCROLL ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUTYou can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the START/STOP button. FADE WIPE EN 35 35 Picture Wipe/DissolveExample WIPE SCROLLPP PENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE RESUME RECORDINGThe sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored. Random Variations 36 WBH is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated. FADER AND WIPE MENU 37 WB 38 RFADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.) ?SELECT EFFECT DISABLE P.AE/EFFECTP.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. 39 P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT:If certain Fades or Wipes ( ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU 40 SLOW (Slow Shutter) SLOW X4When using Slow Shutter, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas. The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow Shutter is in use. SHUTTER (Variable Shutter (Speed) STROBE TWILIGHT CLASSIC FILM 41 Manual Focus AdjustmentEND ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To Change To Auto Focus . . .After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Manual Focus is reset to AUTO. Manual focus is recommended in the following situations: When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast. When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject. When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern. When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting. ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL ADJUST EXPOSURE END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE 42 Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Exposure Control is reset to AUTO. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural back- ground such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Brightness control of the displayACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS Iris Lock 43 0 LTo Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .Iris lock is recommended in the following situa- tions: When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When the subject is backing away. When zooming. To lock the exposure control and the iris . . . Iris 44 White Balance AdjustmentACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . To Change The Tint For Recording . . . 45 Manual White Balance OperationSET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT REWIND TAPE 46 Basic PlaybackDisplay VIEWING RECORDING END PLAYBACK 47 EN 47To Perform High-Speed Search . . . Still Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackThe sound is not available during High-Speed Search. Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back. The screen becomes blue back. END ZOOMZoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. During digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST ACTIVATE ZOOM LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE Playback Zoom 48 Advanced FeaturesACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECTClassic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect. When MONOTONE or SEPIA is activated, the MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 Snapshot modes ( pg. 27) are not available. 49 Playback Effects50 Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback MenuTime Code Synchro Comp Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU 51 Playback SoundTIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) 52 Basic ConnectionsVCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE EN 53 53 VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station)INFORMATION:Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack Charging Two Battery Packs Basic Connections (Cont.) 54 ( )VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) 56 Advanced ConnectionsConnection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector57 SUPPLY POWERAlso refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. ATTACH CAMCORDER TO AC CHARGER STATION CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR CONNECT PRINTER TO PC 58 Dubbing59 Digital DubbingTo use this camcorder as a recorder . . . 3 1 6 789` 4 5 2 60 Brand Setting (Cont.)SET REMOTE/VCR CODESET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCRYoure now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANTIf the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. 61 Random Assemble EditingSTART SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (IF NECESSARY) 62 SET EDIT-IN POINTSET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY) 63 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENESPREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE 64 For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCRs against Camcorder TimingPREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE (Cont.)65 EN 65CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing 66 Audio DubbingThe audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 32). Press STOP. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 52 55). FIND EDIT-IN POINTPlay back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE. ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBYWhile holding A. DUB on the remote control, press PAUSE. 6e appears. BEGIN DUBBINGPress PLAY, then begin narrating. Speak into the microphone. PAUSE DURING DUBBING STOP DUBBING (Cont.)REMOVE POWER SUPPLY CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS 73 AFTER USECLEAN VIEWFINDER PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK INWhen using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. Cleaning The Camcorder 74 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS80 CAUTIONSCassettes Battery PacksIt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. 81 Main Unit82 SPECIFICATIONS84 GLOSSARY OF TERMS85 INDEX88 EN
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