JVC GR-DV4000 52 EN, Using The Info-Shoe, To Attach The Accessories, To Use The Video Light

52 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Using The Info-Shoe

The following accessories (provided with GR-DV5000 only) have been designed to be attached onto the Info-Shoe of the camcorder and the power is supplied via the Info-Shoe.

Video Light: Enables you to shoot motion video or still images under low light by continuous lighting. Stereo Microphone: Enables you to record various types of sound by changing the microphone’s directivity.

NOTE:

It is not possible to use the built-in flash when the Video Light or Stereo Microphone (provided with GR-DV5000 only) is attached to the Info-Shoe.

To Attach The Accessories

Both accessories are attached in the same way. The following procedure is for the Video Light as an example.

Be sure to turn off the camcorder and accessory before attaching or removing the accessory.

1Slide the Video Light into the Info-Shoe in the direction of the arrow marked on the bottom of the Video Light’s foot.

Slide-in direction

2 Turn the lock ring

clockwise to lock the	Lock Ring
Video Light securely.

To remove the accessories...

Turn the lock ring counterclockwise to loosen it, then slide off the accessory from the Info-Shoe.

NOTES:

●Do not carry the camcorder by holding the accessory that is attached to the Info-Shoe.

●Be careful with the accessory attached to the Info- Shoe when carrying the camcorder.

To Use The Video Light

1Set the switch on the Video Light. OFF: Does not light.

ON: Lights always.

AUTO: Lights when the ambient light drops to a certain level.

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT to shoot an image.

NOTES:

●Even when the switch of the Video Light is set to “AUTO”, it does not light during Night-Scope mode. ( pg. 42)

●Using the Video light consumes more power than shooting without the Video Light and reduces the operating time. It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger for indoor shooting.

●The Video Light does not light unless the camcorder is turned on.

●When the bulb of the Video Light blows, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

To Use The Stereo Microphone

1Set the stereo angle selector switch on the Stereo Microphone.

Stereo angle selector switch

Setting examples:

0° to 90°: To record sound that is coming from a single point.

90°: To record sound that feels less expansive in scope (such as the sound of birds or musical instruments).

90° to 120°: To record sound that feels more expansive in scope (such as the sound of trains, aircraft and fireworks).

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to shoot an image.

NOTES:

●Do not apply a strong impact to the Stereo Microphone by dropping or hitting it.

●If the contact of the terminals on the Info-Shoe and the foot of the Stereo Microphone is not sufficient, sound from the attached Stereo Microphone may not be recorded. It is recommended to try a test shooting to ensure that the recording is performed properly before valuable recording.