( pg. 25)

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INDEX Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only

 

1 2

3*

4*

 

 

SP

3 5

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

444

SOUND 1 2B I T

 

 

TC 2 3 : 2 5

 

 

9

8

7 6 5*

*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu

Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen ( pg. 25, 32).

1Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

( pg. 26, 27)

2Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema

mode.

( pg. 24)

3*Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

 

( pg. 12)

4*Displays the tape remaining time.

( pg. 14)

5*•“REC” appears during recording.

 

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-

( pg. 14)

Standby mode.

6Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind.

7 Appears while the tape is running.

( pg. 14)

8Displays the sound mode for approx.

5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.

( pg. 23)

9 Displays the Time Code.

( pg. 19, 25)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only

1

2 3 4 5 6

 

S TD

DSC

1 0 / 5 0

1Appears when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

” and the Power Switch is set to “ ” or

“ ”.

( pg. 13, 17)

2Appears and blinks during shooting. ( pg. 17)

3Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available:

FINE and STD (Standard).

( pg. 12, 17)

4• Appears during shooting.

• Blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded.

( pg. 17)

5Displays the number of images that have already

been shot.

( pg. 17)

6Displays the total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken.

( pg. 17)

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GR-DVL109, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL308, GR-DVL108 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL series, including the GR-DVL308, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL108, and GR-DVL109, are notable products in the realm of compact digital camcorders, designed to cater to both amateur filmmakers and seasoned videographers. These models were released with a range of features that prioritize ease of use, excellent video quality, and robust functionality.

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