User manual JVC GR-DVL157EK

[. . . ] ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED 6 7 ­ 14 GR-DVL157 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK 15 ­ 24 BASIC RECORDING . . . . . . . 21 ­ 24 http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/index-e. html ADVANCED FEATURES 25 ­ 53 FOR RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ­ 33 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ­ 39 DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] While watching the playback on the monitor, engage the DV connector-equipped video unit's record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording. DV cable (optional) Power Switch Core filter To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector PLAY (4) STOP (5) NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed. Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. 45), "Playback Special Effects" ( pg. 44) or "Snapshot" is attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . Set the Power Switch to " " while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP" in the Menu Screen ( pg. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. NOTES: Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current "SOUND MODE" setting ( pg. During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors. 42 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 3 Tab The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two "AAA (R03)" size batteries. See "General Battery Precautions" ( pg. 67). 2 ­ + + ­ 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated. Insert two "AAA (R03)" size batteries in the correct direction. Re-attach the battery compartment cover. Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area 5m When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. [. . . ] 19 J Journalistic Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Video Echo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L LCD monitor/Viewfinder pg. 64 ­ 66 Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load A Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]