JVC GR-DVF21 manuals
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JVC GR-DVF21 Specifications
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS EN GR-DVF21 GR-DVF11ENGLISH CONTENTS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION WARNING: 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 Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. 5. Ventilation 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 2. Lightning 3. Power Lines 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSATTENTION: INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources 3. Overloading 4. Power Cord Protection 4 USE1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture 4. Object and Liquid Entry 5. Attachments 6. Cleaning 7. Heat SERVICING1. Servicing 2. Damage Requiring Service 3. Replacement Parts 4. Safety Check 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSBefore recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES6 PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKCharging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio. About Batteries 7 ATTENTION:8 Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery (cont.) 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . 10 Recording Mode Setting (cont.) 11 Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Viewfinder Adjustment 12 Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The ViewfinderYou should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Recording Mode Setting ( Load A Cassette ( Power ( pg. 6) pg. 9) pg. 10) pg. 11) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor 14 Basic Recording (cont.)Zooming 15 DANGERVideo Light (GR-DVF21 only) 16 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Basic Recording (cont.)Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A TapeThe time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording 17 Advanced Features SnapshotSNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING 18 Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, W.BALANCE, FADER/WIPE or P.AE/EFFECT . . . If you select DATE/TIME . . . If you select TO MODE MENU . . . If you select a function other than TO DATE/TIME MENU or TO SYSTEM MENU . . . If you select TO DATE/TIME MENU . . . If you select TO SYSTEM MENU . . . pg. 8 If you select other functions . . . 19 Recording Menu ExplanationsMode Menu ExplanationsCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGEWhen shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. When shooting dark or dim subjects. When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds. Switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. The indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used. 20 System Menu ExplanationsDate/Time Menu ExplanationsIf a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. By turning off the camcorder, DEMO. MODE is set to OFF automatically. 21 Date/Time Display During RecordingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 22 Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) 23 Fader And Wipe Menu24 Program AE With Special EffectsProgram AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. Advanced Features (cont.)When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. Use SLOW only in dark areas. The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when SLOW is in use. Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 23). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks. 25 Focusing26 Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure ControlWhen shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . When the power is turned off, Exposure Control will be reset to AUTO. 27 Iris Lock28 White Balance Adjustment Advanced Features (cont.) Manual White Balance OperationStill Playback: Shuttle Search: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects 29 Basic Playback30 Playback MenuPlayback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Indication, Display and Time Code. Synchro Comp ( pg. 46, 47). Advanced Features 31 Playback SoundINDICATION DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) 32 Basic ConnectionsVCR Use optional Video and Audio cables. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectorsUse optional S-Video and Audio cables. B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors 34 Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer35 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector36 TAPE DUBBINGTape Dubbing You can use Playback Zoom ( pg. 40) or Playback Special Effects ( pg. 41) in step 5. 37 Digital DubbingTo Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . . 38 Installing The Battery39 10@ 4 % 7 & 9 ( 3 6 8 ! # $ ^ * 2 5 ) 42 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 2 4 5You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. If the VCRs power does not 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. (cont.)3 1 6 789` 43 MAKE CONNECTIONSA JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . A VCR other than above . . . SELECT SCENES 44 SELECT SCENES (cont.)1 Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. 45 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 46 (cont.) For More Accurate EditingDIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 47 548 (cont.) Audio Dubbing54 USER MAINTENANCECleaning The Camcorder1Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. After Use 55 CAUTIONSIt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes Video Light Battery Packs 56 CAUTIONSHow To Handle A CD-ROM LCD Monitor Main Unit 58 Controls, Connectors And Indicators60 IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording200X (SOUND 0 L PHOTO TC 12 : 34 : 24 MODE5S 0 PS E01 TAPE ! 160XSET DATE / TIME ! 1/250 DEC 25 99 PM 5 : 30 MANUAL BRIGHT LP 35 min PAUSE REC 32kHz 1*3 6*7*5*42 8 9 ! @ $ 0 ^ % ) * & #* q 61 Warning IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback56 401 : 28 : 15 WIDE6e 6 Displays the time code. ( Z 1 Displays the sound mode. ( Z 2 3 4 Displays the date/time. ( Z 5 PSHIGH SPEED DEC 25 99 PM 5 : 30 TC VOLUME SOUND1 32kHz LP 2 3 1TAPE! TAPE END SET DATE/TIME! E01 E06 ERROR! REFER MANUAL 62 Terms63 SPECIFICATIONSCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20U 64 EN
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