User manual JVC GR-DVJ70

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVJ70 ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-0C4B EN 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. Warning on lithium cell battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. [. . . ] Once you adjust white balance during MWB operation, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. 40 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont. ) FOCUS ZONE (Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen) FOCUS ZOOM LEVER T W MANUAL FOCUS INDICATOR PL AY OFF R EC 5S AUTO FOCUS EXP. SET WB PRO SET POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL Manual Focus Adjustment The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. 1 SELECT MODE To Change To Auto Focus . set the Select Dial to "FOCUS" and press SET once quickly. Or set the Select Dial to "AUTO". Set the Select Dial to "FOCUS". "FOCUS" is displayed in the viewfinder. The Manual Focus display appears in the viewfinder. The focus is locked at this point. 2 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY 3 ADJUST FOCUS While holding down SET, slide the Zoom Lever toward "+" to adjust to faraway targets, or toward "­" to focus on closer targets. · When the focus reaches its near or far limit, the " " or " " will begin blinking. ·When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try zooming in or out, then try the manual focus adjustment again. NOTES: Manual focus is recommended in the following situations: When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast. When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject. When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern. When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting. PLAYBACK Basic Connections POWER DIAL EN 41 RELEASE BUTTON TO DC INPUT JACK AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER To AC outlet LOCK LEVER MULTI JACK DOCKING STATION (optional : CU-V70KIT E) POWER CORD TO DC JACK Docking Station (optional : CU-V70KIT E) Attachment When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during playback. 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS 2 PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING STATION Make sure the camcorder's power is off. Using The Remote Control During Playback Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station, you can use the RM-V708U or RM-V710U remote control for regular playback, slow motion (approx. 48). If you plan to use the MENU button while the camcorder is docked, you need to pull out its viewfinder before attaching. Press down on the camcorder and slide the Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. The camcorder and the Docking Station are now securely attached. ·Make sure that the camcorder does not have a DC cord or an AV cable connected to it before attaching. ·When removing the camcorder, press the Release button and lift the camera out. Charging The Camcorder Battery If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the Docking Station, you can charge the battery. Set the Power Dial to "OFF", then perform steps 1 through 4 of the Docking Station Attachment procedure. The Docking Station's charging lamp starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun. When it stops blinking but stays on, charging is complete. 3 ATTACH AND LOCKS CHARGING TIME BATT. 180 min. 4 SUPPLY POWER Connect the AC Adapter between the Docking Station and an AC outlet. ·The Docking Station cannot function using the camcorder's battery. ·Do not attach or remove the battery while the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station. 5 SELECT MODE Set the Power Dial to "PLAY". 42 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont. ) TV Playback * Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. NOTE: During playback, if the camcorder is left on its side for an extended period, its surface will become very warm. [. . . ] Erase protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 F 5SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-Second Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]