JVC LYT0201-001A manual

GR-DVM55

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

LYT0201-001A

INSTRUCTIONS

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Main GR-DVM55 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom. CAUTIONS: CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station): SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Page The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue. ABOUT DV 3 The digital audio signal is recorded here. 4 Information) Area CONTENTS Charging The Battery Pack SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER ATTACH BATTERY CONFIRM STATUS DETACH BATTERY Installing The Battery Pack OPEN BATTERY COVER INSERT CHARGED BATTERY CLOSE BATTERY COVER Be careful not to drop the battery pack. (Cont.) CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION Indoor Use AC Charger Station AA-V60EG Date/Time Settings ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU INPUT DATE AND TIME Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery (Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE COVER INSERT/REMOVE TAPE ** To protect valuable recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting SET RECORDING MODE (Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB HAND STRAP EYELET ADJUST LENGTH Dioptre Adjustment TURN ON CAMCORDER ADJUST DIOPTRE Tripod Mounting Remote Control Unit Installing The Battery (Cont.) Power Dial Position Function Operation Mode You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pg. 8 17). Set the Power Dial to Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time ( and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. pg. 11). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback ( Basic Recording IND. ON/OFF button EN 19 STOP RECORDING OR START SEARCH ENGAGE STILL MODE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Basic Recording (Cont.) Time Code The Time Code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly. When blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON pg. 79. Brightness Control ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Interface Shooting TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD (blinking) (blinking) (blinking) Zoom Advanced Features Displaying The Date And Time During Recording ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU CLOSE RECORDING MENU END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING Scene (5-second recording) Self-Timer ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING END SELF-TIMER RECORDING Snapshot SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE TAKE SNAPSHOT If you press during Record-Standby . . . If you press during Recording . . . Motor Drive mode: Menus Gain Up Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and CLOSE RECORDING MENU REC MODE (Recording mode) WIDE MODE ZOOM (Zoom magnification) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) GAIN UP ACCESS SYSTEM MENU System Menu Photo Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode pg. 34). CLOSE SYSTEM MENU ON OFF 32kHz 06 PHOTO MODE SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 26) pg. 43) and exposure control ( pg. 44) enter Full Auto operation. BEEP/TALLY FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT: If certain P.AE/Effects ( ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU SELECT EFFECT OR . . . W Example WIPE SCROLL ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT FADE Picture Wipe/Dissolve Example WIPE SCROLL P P W When K B H W B B W R FADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.) ? SELECT EFFECT DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU SLOW (Slow Shutter) 1 SLOW X4 W / B Manual Focus Adjustment END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS To Change To Auto Focus . . . After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Manual Focus is reset to AUTO. Manual focus is recommended in the following situations: Exposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Exposure Control is reset to AUTO. Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. 0 L To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . . Iris lock is recommended in the following situations: When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. White Balance Adjustment ACCESS WHITE BALANCE CLOSE WHITE BALANCE To Return To Automatic White Balance . . . To Change The Tint For Recording . . . Manual White Balance Operation SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTING EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE REWIND TAPE Basic Playback VIEWING RECORDING END PLAYBACK EN 49 To Perform High-Speed Search . . . Playback Sound Still Playback Slow-Motion Playback Advanced Features ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect. Playback Effects Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback Menu Synchro Comp Time Code Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display Playback Sound TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback) DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback) Basic Connections VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station) ATTACH AND LOCK INFORMATION: Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack Charging Two Battery Packs ( ) VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) VCR Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. TV CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE Advanced Connections PC Digital Printer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector SUPPLY POWER Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units. ATTACH CAMCORDER TO AC CHARGER STATION CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR CONNECT PRINTER TO PC Dubbing PAUSE RECORDING Digital Dubbing 3 1 6 789` 4 5 2 Brand Setting (Cont.) SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR OPERATE VCR Random Assemble Editing START SOURCE PLAYBACK EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (IF NECESSARY) SET EDIT-IN POINT SET EDIT-OUT POINT USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY) REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES PREPARE SOURCE TAPE ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING For More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCRs against Camcorder Timing PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT CHOOSE A SCENE (Cont.) EN 67 CLOSE MENU ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU INPUT CORRECTION DATA Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing Audio Dubbing To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections ( pg. 54 57). FIND EDIT-IN POINT ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY Page Page Page Page Page Page REMOVE POWER SUPPLY CLEAN EXTERIOR CLEAN LENS PULL OUT VIEWFINDER AFTER USE PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN CLEAN LCD MONITOR CLOSE LCD MONITOR When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 9 8 7 ^ * ) q & ( w $ yt % e r CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.) @ @ 1 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 1*2*3 5 6*7*4* 8* 0* * & 9 @*# CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 2 5 7 6 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback (Cont.) Warning Indications CAUTIONS Cassettes LCD monitor Battery Packs It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Main Unit SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Video Audio AC Charger Station General Connectors GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX A B C D