User manual JVC GR-D290

[. . . ] Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 ­ 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 25 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 TERMS Back cover To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 31, 33) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1381-001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. 41) Fade in Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. [. . . ] While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, " " is displayed. NOTES: Audio Dubbing ( pg. 46) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode. If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound. SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to "25X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. 800X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". MANUAL The "q MANUAL" settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to "M". [ ] = Factory-preset DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. The " " indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used. Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 37) Anim. : Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving. TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set "TELE MACRO" to "ON". You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. EN 33 SYSTEM The "s SYSTEM" functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to "M" are also applied when the Power Switch is set to "PLAY". [ ] = Factory-preset BEEP OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape. [. . . ] 39 I Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Initialising A Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Insert Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Iris Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]