JVC GR DV 3 Start Recording, Stop Recording, END Recording, Select Dial IND.ON/OFF button

18ENRECORDING

BasicRecording

You should already have performed the necessary preparations (☞ pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “ and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.

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NOTE:

Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (☞ pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (☞ pg. 51).

Lock button

Power lamp

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M	OFF Y
A		P
	AL

Power Dial

START/STOP button

Select

Dial

IND.ON/OFF button

Tally lamp

Camera sensor

Display

REC

PAUSE 444

During recording

PAUSE

Record-Standby

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Dial to “ A ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.

2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder fully.

•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes on and the scene you’re aimed at appears.

• The Record-Standby mode is engaged.

3 START RECORDING

When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A beep signals the start of recording and the tally lamp comes on.

4 STOP RECORDING

Press START/STOP again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

5 END RECORDING

When you’re finished recording, push back the viewfinder; the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out.

•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is pushed back.

•To turn power on again, pull out the viewfinder.

OR

Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.

•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to press down the lock button.