JVC GY-HD251, GY-HD250 manual Turning the Power on, Turning the Power OFF, Camera mode, VTR mode

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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION

Turning the Power ON

Turning the Power ON

1.Set the POWER switch to ON.

This device turns on in Camera mode.

„The operation differs according to whether this device is in the Camera mode or in the VTR mode.

The mode switches each time you press the CAM/VTR button. When the mode is switched, the VTR indicator displays the following statuses.

While the mode is being switched : Flashing

In VTR mode	: Lit
In Camera mode	: Off

VTR indicator

Turning the Power OFF

1.Place the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 in the record-standby or STOP mode.

2.Set the POWER switch to OFF.

3.Remove the battery pack or the power supply to the DC INPUT connector. (When the camera is not going to be used for a longer period.)

CAUTION

•Do not set the POWER switch to OFF while recording is taking place.

Confirm that the “STBY” or “STOP” indication is shown in the VTR operation mode indication area before the power is turned off.

Should the POWER switch accidentally be set to OFF during a recording, wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power on again.

•Always set the POWER switch to OFF before discon- necting the power supply.

Do not remove the battery pack or turn AC adapter OFF while the POWER switch on the camera is still set to ON.

VF BRIGHT

USER 1 USER 2 USER 3

ND FILTER

2

1

MENU

STATUS

WHT.BAL

AUTO AUTO

AUDIO

CH-1 LEVEL CH-2

ON OFF

POWER REC

LCD BRIGHT			CAM/VTR
-	+
AUDIO SELECT			TC
CH-1	CH-2	DISPLAY	GENE.
	AUTO	TC	FREE
	MANU	UB	REC
			REGEN

POWER switch CAM/VTR button

Camera mode

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the Camera mode. The camera image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the record-standby mode automatically. “STBY” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor and/or in the viewfinder. In this condition, press the REC/VTR trigger button to start recording.

*Playback is also possible in the Camera mode. Playback operation becomes possible when the STOP button is pressed to set the VTR operation mode indica-

tor to indicate “STOP”.

VTR mode

The GY-HD250/GY-HD251 enters the VTR mode. The camera image will not be displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. When a videocassette is loaded, the GY- HD250/GY-HD251 enters the stop mode.

“STOP” is displayed in the VTR operation mode indication area of the LCD monitor and/or in the viewfinder. HDV/DV input is possible through the IEEE1394 connector.

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