JVC GR-DLS1 manual

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Model No.

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GR-DLS1

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0186-001B

Contents

Main GR-DLS1 For Customer Use: DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V80U) ATTENTION (s'applique l'AA-V80U) CAUTION Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit) IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE 1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Page ABOUT DV The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analog. 3 The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4 CONTENTS Charging The Battery Pack ATTACH DETACH SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES Installing The Battery Pack OPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY To remove the battery, turn off the camcorder, open the battery cover and push down the hook. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. (Cont.) SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Indoor Use Using The Power Pack Date/Time Settings ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette ** To protect valuable recordings . . . OPEN CASSETTE COVER INSERT/REMOVE TAPE Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE Grip Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting (Cont.) ADJUST LENGTH Diopter Adjustment TURN ON CAMCORDER ADJUST DIOPTER Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH SHOULDER STRAP (Cont.) Remote Control Unit Installing The Battery Power Dial Position Function Operation Mode Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( pg. 13). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback ( pg. 57). Basic Recording EN 21 STOP RECORDING OR START SEARCH ENGAGE STILL MODE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Basic Recording (Cont.) Time Code The 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 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications PRESS ON/OFF BUTTON pg. 81. Brightness Control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Interface Shooting TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Zoom Advanced Features Displaying The Date And Time During Recording ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING Scene (5-second recording) Self-Timer ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING END SELF-TIMER RECORDING Pro Snapshot TAKE PRO SNAPSHOT (Except for Color bar) If you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording During Progressive Video Recording ( EN 31 Motor Drive mode: To Remove The Shutter Sound . . . Color bar(BAR)***: Progressive Mode: Description of Progressive Scan CCD 1. Regular shooting of moving images 2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive Video Recording Z pg. 46) 3. Pro Snapshot recording (Z pg. 30) Menus Gain Up Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and CLOSE RECORDING MENU REC MODE (Recording mode) WIDE MODE ZOOM (Zoom magnification) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) GAIN UP ACCESS SYSTEM MENU System Menu Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID numbers. CLOSE SYSTEM MENU EN 37 ON OFF 32kHz 06 During use of SCENE effect, focus ( 5SSCENE BEEP / TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER RETURN 32kHz 48kHz FADE/WIPE Effects ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU If certain P.AE/Effects ( SELECT EFFECT OR . . . W Example WIPE SCROLL Fades and Wipes Example WIPE P Picture Wipe/Dissolve Example WIPE SCROLL P W K B H B W W K B W B P ? R DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT P.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. P.AE/Effects ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU SELECT EFFECT B W / SHUTTER (Variable Shutter (Speed) SLOW SHUTTER Progressive Video Recording To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording during Progressive Video Recording . . . pg. 45) cannot be used. When the Progressive Dial is set to VIDEO, Wipe/Dissolve ( pg. 19). PS disappears. Manual Focus Adjustment END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To Change To Auto Focus . . . Manual focus is recommended in the following situations: When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast. Exposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . 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 background such as at the beach or when skiing. 0 L To 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. White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated. Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT W T Basic Playback VIEWING RECORDING END PLAYBACK EN 53 To Perform High-Speed Search . . . Playback Sound Still Playback Slow-Motion Playback Advanced Features ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU SELECT P.AE/EFFECT Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect. When a Playback Effect is activated, Pro Snapshot modes ( Playback Effects Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback Menu Synchro Comp Time Code Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display Playback Sound TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. AC Power Adapter/Charger VCR CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PC SUPPLY POWER Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Dubbing PAUSE RECORDING Digital Dubbing If a blank portion is played back during dubbing, an unusual image may be dubbed. 3 1 6 789` 4 5 Brand Setting (Cont.) SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE THE VCR Random Assemble Editing START SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (IF NECESSARY) SET EDIT-IN POINT SET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY) REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING For More Accurate Editing (Cont.) Diagnosing VCRs against Camcorder Timing PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE EN 69 CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing Audio Dubbing (Cont.) FIND EDIT-IN POINT ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY BEGIN DUBBING Insert Editing FIND EDIT OUT POINT FIND EDIT IN POINT PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING PAUSE DURING EDITING Page Page Page Page Page REMOVE POWER SUPPLY CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS PULL OUT VIEWFINDER AFTER USE PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN CLEAN LCD MONITOR CLOSE LCD MONITOR When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. Page Page y u TRE Qp W LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback (Cont.) Warning Indications CAUTIONS Cassettes LCD monitor Battery Packs Main Unit How To Handle A CD-ROM Page SPECIFICATIONS CAMCORDER General Video Audio GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX A B C D