Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 32).

NOTES:

Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in

16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 16).

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6) H.

2 While holding A.DUB (e) S on the remote control, press PAUSE (6) H. “6eO and “MIC” appear.

3 Press PLAY (4) D, then begin “narrating”. Speak into the microphone.

• To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6) H.

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6) H, then STOP (5) G.

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

..... set “12bit MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 36).

NOTES:

Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.

When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-bit recording began.

During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops ( pg. 56).

To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder’s S/AV connector &, first set “S/AV

INPUT” to “A/V IN” or “S IN” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35). “AUX” appears instead of “MIC”.

Stereo microphone

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.

NOTES:

Before performing the following steps, make sure that

“TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 35, 36).

Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 16).

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and press PAUSE (6) H. Confirm the time code at this point ( pg. 35, 36).

2 Press REW (2) a until the Edit-In point is located, then press PAUSE (6) H.

3 Press and hold INSERT (w) A on the remote control, then press PAUSE (6) H. “6w0 and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

4 Press START/STOP k to begin editing.

Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.

To pause editing, press START/STOP k. Press it again to resume editing.

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP k, then STOP (5) 7.

NOTES:

Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 27) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.

If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops ( pg. 56).

If a memory card is loaded and “NAVIGATION” is set to

“ON”, a NAVIGATION thumbnail image is stored in the memory card ( pg. 21).

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GR-DX106/76AG specifications

The JVC GR-DX106/76AG is a compact and versatile MiniDV camcorder that has gained attention for its robust feature set and user-friendly design. Launched in the early 2000s, this camcorder is ideal for both amateur filmmakers and those who want to capture life's precious moments with high-quality video.

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