User manual JVC GR-DX67

[. . . ] 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 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 6 GR-DX97 GR-DX77 GR-DX67 GR-DX57 GR-DX48 GR-DX37 GR-DX28 GR-DX27 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D. S. C. ) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DX97/77/67 only) 15 21 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www. jvc. co. jp/english/accessory/ ADVANCED FEATURES 27 REFERENCES 45 TERMS Back cover The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DX97. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DX97, GR-DX77 and GR-DX67. To deactivate the demonstration, set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF". 27, 29) INSTRUCTIONS LYT1246-001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make prostyle scene transitions. [. . . ] For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your widescreen TV's instruction manual. During playback/ recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie. SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically. * Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to "VIDEO". (GR-DX97/77/67 only) 29 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. NOTES: If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to "OFF". PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factorypreset. WIND CUT [OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. This is normal. CAMERA DISPLAY The "n" (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to "A". However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to "M". The "n" (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except "BRIGHT" and "AUX MIC" are effective only for shooting. 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. [. . . ] 35 B Backlight Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 49 Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Blank Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 C Changing The Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ­ 31 Charging The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connection To A Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Connections To A TV Or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 R Random Assemble Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ­ 44 Recording Capacity Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24 Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Recording Media Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]