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JVC GR-DVF20, LYT0244-001A LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback, Warning Indications

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Indications Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the

battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE”. (Z pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (Z pg. 70)

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder

turns off automatically.

Appears for approx. 10 seconds after power is turned on. Also blinks when the

clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install or replace

the old battery with a new one. (Z pg. 10)

Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when power is turned on with the lens cover closed.

(Z pg. 16)

Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (Z pg. 17)

●Appears when the date/time is not set. (Z pg. 11)

●Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously set

date/time is erased. (Z pg. 11)

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured.

When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove

the power supply (battery, etc.), clock battery and wait a few minutes for the

indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the

indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. (Z pg. 62)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Playback

No. Function

1Displays the sound mode. (Z pg. 43)

2Displays the recording mode.

3Appears while a tape is running.

4

: Playback

3

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

2

: Rewind/Shuttle search

6: Pause

6

4

: Forward slow-motion

1

6: Reverse slow-motion

4Displays the date/time. (Z pg. 43)

5Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor or the speaker volume.

(Z pg. 19, 40)

6Displays the time code. (Z pg. 43)

Warning Indications

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Contents

Main DIGITAL CAMCORDER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GR-DVF20 Dear Customer, Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V15U) CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE. 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 4. Object and Liquid Entry SAFETY PRECAUTIONS About Batteries Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 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 Power No function is available without power supply. Use only specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER USING A CAR BATTERY (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal SWITCH OFF POWER See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Date/Time Settings ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR ** CLOSE LCD MONITOR OPEN CASSETTE COVER Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Power Switch Select Dial Recording mode indicator (cont.) Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment CAUTION: Tripod Mounting Basic Recording You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Recording Mode Setting ( LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE For other notes, refer to pg. 17. START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING Journalistic Shooting OPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness Control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Basic Recording (cont.) Zooming Picture Stabilizer DANGER Video Light Basic Features (cont.) NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape The Time Code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly. Advanced Features Displaying The Date And Time During Recording ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU pg. 17). Advanced Features Advanced Features (cont.) Snapshot SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION ACCESS SYSTEM MENU SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE SNAPSHOT RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MAKE SETTING If you select DATE/TIME . . . If you select REC MODE or GAIN UP . . . If you select TO DATE/TIME MENU . . . Recording Menu Explanations System Menu Explanations If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. By turning off the camcorder, DEMO. MODE is set to OFF automatically. Date/Time Menu Explanations Fade/Wipe Effects EFFECT SELECTION pg. 30. Z R PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( P , and ) P P ? R W K Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU DISABLE MODE SLOW (Slow Shutter) SLOW 4X 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. Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL When the background is overly dark or the subject light. ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image . . . Iris Lock ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . . Iris lock is recommended in the following situations: White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE AD- JUSTMENT Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape Still Playback NOTE: During playback, press and hold REW ( Shuttle Search ) or FF ( Playback Menu Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. Synchro Comp ( pg. 56, 57). ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Playback Sound TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) Connections Use the optional Video and Audio cables. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Use the provided S-Video cable and the optional Audio cable. To TV or VCR CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing You can use Playback Zoom ( CONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER RE-INSERT HOLDER 10 TW Z @ 4 % 7 & 9 ( Slow-Motion Playback Playback Zoom FIND SCENE OF INTEREST ACTIVATE ZOOM END ZOOM Zoom can also be used during Slow-Motion and Still Playback. Playback Special Effects START PLAYBACK ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect. Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . TERMINAL PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR SELECT SCENES (cont.) SET EDIT-IN POINT When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes ( SET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE/WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE pg. 22). ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING (cont.) For More Accurate Editing DIAGNOSING VCRS AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE ADJUSTMENT OF VCRS AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA CLOSE MENU Page Page Page Page Page USER MAINTENANCE After Use When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely. Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Controls, Connectors and Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 1*2*3 5 6*7*4* 8* 0 %^ 9 $ # @ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback LENS COVER 01 : 28 : 15 DEC 25 98 VOLUME Terms P R S T CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER INFORMATION CAUTIONS Main Unit 1.For safety, DO NOT . . . 2.Avoid using the unit . . . 3.DO NOT leave the unit . . . SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U