JVC GR-DVM828 manuals
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GR-DVM828DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENIMPORTANTConnection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. Dear Customer, 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom. CAUTIONS:CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station): 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 Shooting 9 Installing The Battery PackOPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVERBe careful not to drop the battery pack. Approximate recording time (unit: min) INSERT CHARGED BATTERY ATTACH TO CAMCORDER 10 (Cont.)CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION Indoor UseAC Charger Station AA-V60EK 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 ModeYou should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pg. 8 17). Set the Power Dial to Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. pg. 11). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback ( pg. 53). 18 Basic RecordingIND. ON/OFF button 19 EN 19ORSTART SEARCH ENGAGE STILL MODE 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Basic Recording (Cont.) 25 Advanced FeaturesDisplaying The Date And Time During RecordingACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING ENGAGE 5S MODE 26 Scene (5-second recording)Self-TimerENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING END SELF-TIMER RECORDING 27 ACCESS SYSTEM MENU 28 SnapshotSELECT SNAPSHOT MODE TAKE SNAPSHOTIf you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . 29 Motor Drive mode:30 MenusGain Up Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and CLOSE RECORDING MENU 31 REC MODE (Recording mode)WIDE MODE 32 ZOOM (Zoom magnification)DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) GAIN UP 33 System MenuPhoto Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode pg. 34). CLOSE SYSTEM MENUON OFF 32kHz 06 5SSCENE BEEP / TALLYDuring use of SCENE effect, focus ( 32kHz 48kHz 4 FRAMEPHOTO MODE WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER OFF DEMO. MODE RETURN5S ANIM. ON OFF ONOFF ONOFF 5SD FRAME MULTI 4 MULTI 9 PIN-UP FULL 34 PHOTO MODESCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 26) pg. 43) and exposure control ( pg. 44) 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 35 35 FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT:If certain P.AE/Effects ( ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU SELECT EFFECT OR . . .TO CANCEL FADE/WIPE EFFECTS Fades and Wipes 36 WExample WIPE SCROLL ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT FADE WIPEExample FADER WHITEYou can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the START/STOP button. EN 37 37 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 38 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 39 WB 40 RFADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.) ?SELECT EFFECT DISABLE P.AE/EFFECTP.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. 41 P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT:If certain Fades or Wipes ( ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU SLOW (Slow Shutter) 42 12When 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 43 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 MODE ITEM MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL ADJUST EXPOSURE END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE 44 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 45 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 46 White Balance AdjustmentACCESS WHITE BALANCE CLOSE WHITE BALANCE To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . To Change The Tint For Recording . . . 47 Manual White Balance OperationSET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE REWIND TAPE 48 Basic PlaybackVIEWING RECORDING END PLAYBACK 49 EN 49To Perform High-Speed Search . . . Playback Sound 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 50 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. 29) are not available. 51 Playback Effects52 Advanced Features (Cont.)Playback MenuSynchro Comp Time Code Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU 53 Playback SoundTIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) 54 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 55 55 VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station)INFORMATION:Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack Charging Two Battery Packs Basic Connections (Cont.) 56 ( )VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) 58 Advanced ConnectionsPC Digital Printer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector59 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 60 Dubbing61 Digital Dubbing62 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. 63 Random Assemble EditingSTART SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (IF NECESSARY) 64 SET EDIT-IN POINTSET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY) 65 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENESPREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE 66 For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCRs against Camcorder TimingPREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE (Cont.)67 EN 67CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing 68 Audio DubbingTo perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 54 57). FIND EDIT-IN POINT ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY BEGIN DUBBING PAUSE DURING DUBBING STOP DUBBING (Cont.)REMOVE POWER SUPPLY CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS PULL OUT VIEWFINDER CLEAN VIEWFINDER 75 AFTER USEPUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN CLEAN LCD MONITOR CLOSE LCD MONITORWhen using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. Cleaning The Camcorder 76 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS82 CAUTIONSCassettes LCD monitor 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. 83 Main Unit84 SPECIFICATIONS86 GLOSSARY OF TERMS87 INDEX
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