JVC GR-DVL257 specifications Operation Mode, EN17, Journalistic Shooting, Self-Recording

	EN17
	JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
Self-Recording	In some situations, different shooting angles may
	provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in
	the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most
	convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,
	180° upward).
	SELF-RECORDING
	You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image
	in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it
	upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens
	toward yourself and start recording.

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch

	F
Power lamp	F
	A
	O
	Y
	L
	P

Lock Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL557/DVL555/ DVL357/DVL355 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ”

appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication.

(GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only)

When the Power Switch is set to “	” or “	” and
the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “	”, “	”
appears. When set to “VIDEO”, there is no
indication.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only).

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

•Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer (GR-DVL257/DVL150 only).

•Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only).

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position

(GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If

“REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card.

:

Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card.