JVC GR-DX107, GR-DX307, GR-DX317 Operation Mode, Date/Time Settings, Power-Linked Operation

Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 15)

12 EN GETTING STARTED

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder.

Operation Mode

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/CHARGE lamp

	Lock Button	(Up)
		MENU
PLAY
OFF		SET
A

(Down)

Power Switch SET

VIDEO/MEMORY

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch.

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The “A” indicator appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 27)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

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

●Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory card.

●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 PC.

●Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 27)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

VIDEO:

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

“REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” ( pg. 30), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

●Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

●When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback.

( pg. 27, 31)

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4 Press	or	to select “n”,
			CAMERA DISPLAY
and press SET. The CAMERA			BR I GHT
			ON SCREEN – LCD / TV
DISPLAY Menu appears.			DATE / T I ME – AUTO
			T I ME CODE – OFF
5 Press	or	to select	AUX M I C	– ON
			ADJ .	1 7 : 3 0
			CLOCK	2 0 . 1 2 . 0 4
“CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET.
The parameter for “Day” is			RETURN
highlighted.
6 Press	or	to input the day,
			CAMERA DISPLAY
and press SET. Repeat to input the
month, year, hour and minute.			CLOCK	2 0 . 1 2 . 0 4
7 Press	or	to select	ADJ .	1 7 : 3 0

“BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

If the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder.

Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date/time.