User manual JVC GR-D54

[. . . ] Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 ­ 3 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 5 GR-D54 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: 11 http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 18 REFERENCES 31 TERMS 43 To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 18, 20) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1259-001A EN 2 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. [. . . ] If SNAPSHOT is pressed when "DIS" is set to "ON" ( pg. During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no effect in the recorded image. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape. If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. 38) When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally. When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. 12) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is set to "ON". 19) Manual Focus NOTE: If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed "Viewfinder Adjustment" ( pg. 9). NOTES: 1 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. While focusing on a further subject 2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears. 3 To focus on a further subject, rotate the MMENU/VOL. The " " indicator appears and blinks. Manual focus indicator While focusing on a nearer subject Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. 1 second) To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MMENU/VOL. The " " indicator appears and blinks. To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to "A". If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again. Manual focus indicator FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN NOTES: Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depthof-field is reduced at longer focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, " " or " " will blink. 25 Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in welllit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: When shooting a moving subject. When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. [. . . ] 20 Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rewind The Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 D Date/Time Display (DATE/TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28 E Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 S Self Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shuttle Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]