User manual JVC GR-DVL505U

[. . . ] If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. [. . . ] 23) is automatically set to " ", but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the "classic film" effect. CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. 1 Set the Power Switch to "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 10) 3 Set "SNAP MODE" to the desired mode. ( pg. 14, 15) 4 Press SNAPSHOT. There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. When illumination is low. * When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky. * When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. * When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water. When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background. * The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and Manual focus indicator 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. NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. 34) 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. 10) 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". 15) ADVANCED FEATURES 22 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. [. . . ] 20 Twilight (TWILIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Provided Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B Backlight Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 32 Beep (BEEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Blank search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) . . . . . . . . . 9 C Changing The Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Charging The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cleaning The Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connections Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 To A PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To A TV Or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 R Recording Mode (REC MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17 Recording Time Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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