JVC GR DV 3 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DV3
Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on
the World Wide Web and answer our
Consumer Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Charging The Battery Pack ..................... 8
Installing The Battery Pack .................... 9
Indoor Use ..................................... 10
Using The Battery Holder .................... 10
Date/Time Settings ........................... 11
Recording Mode Setting ...................... 13
Grip Strap Attachment........................ 14
Tripod Mounting ............................... 15
Dioptre Adjustment ........................... 15
Remote Control Unit .......................... 16
Operation Mode ............................... 17
Basic Recording ................................ 18
Advanced Features ............................ 23
Basic Playback ................................. 46
Advanced Features ............................ 48
Basic Connections ............................. 52
Advanced Connections ........................ 56
Dubbing ......................................... 58
Digital Dubbing ................................ 59
Brand Setting .................................. 60
Random Assemble Editing .................... 61
For More Accurate Editing .................... 64
Audio Dubbing ................................. 66
Camcorder ...................................... 74
AC Charger Station ............................ 76
Indications During Recording ................ 77
Indications During Playback ................. 78
Warning Indications ........................... 79
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    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DV3 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS ABOUT DV PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery Pack ... 8 Installing The Battery Pack ... 9 Indoor Use ...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder. You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 80 and 81 before use.
  • Page 3 The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard.
  • Page 4 If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then re- attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect perform- ance.
  • Page 5: About Dv

    Signal (R-Y/B-Y) Chrominance (C) Chromatic AUDIO This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape. Head tracking direction Sub-Code Area The Time Code and Date/Time data are written here, separate from the video data.
  • Page 6: Provided Accessories

    AA-V60EK Grip/Hand strap Battery pack BN-V607U VIDEO/AUDIO cable VIDEO/AUDIO cable (AC Charger Station to TV or VCR, (camcorder to TV or VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug) ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug) S-VIDEO cable Editing cable (ø3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)
  • Page 7 Remote control unit MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min RM-V712U (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Cable adapter Lithium battery CR2025 (for remote control unit)
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    AA-V60EK Charger indicator Power lamp NOTES: If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Charger Station during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops marks are When using the AC Charger Station, be sure to use the supplied power cord only.
  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    VU-V856KIT Extended-Use Battery Pack Kit. Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before installing it in the camcorder, be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station ( camcorder ( pg.
  • Page 10: Indoor Use

    Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Charger Station (provided) instead of a battery. Remove. Coupler CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into the camcorder. CONNECT DC CORD TO AC...
  • Page 11: Date/Time Settings

    When this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting before using the camcorder.
  • Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Make sure the window side is facing out. Erase protection switch** OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 13: Recording Mode Setting

    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.
  • Page 14: Grip Strap Attachment

    Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment. •To use the strap as a hand strap, thread the strap through the length adjuster when attaching it to the camcorder. Sub hand strap eyelet GETTING STARTED START/STOP ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB...
  • Page 15: Tripod Mounting

    TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully. Tripod Mounting Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder. Diopter adjust lever ADJUST DIOPTRE Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder.
  • Page 16: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V712U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
  • Page 17: Operation Mode

    White Balance Adjustment settings are effective. Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once the Self-Timer: camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film cameras. Allows you to play back a recording, Playback: PLAY Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
  • Page 18: Recording

    STOP RECORDING Press START/STOP again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode. RECORDING pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “ ” pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during pg.
  • Page 19 If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode, power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again. As long as you don’t take out the tape you...
  • Page 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this proce- dure.
  • Page 21 When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape”...
  • Page 22 Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject ( Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: In Full Auto mode (when the Power Dial is set to “...
  • Page 23: Advanced Features

    Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and the menu disappears. NOTES: Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The display appears on the connected TV . The Indicator/Display function overrides these settings.
  • Page 24 ENGAGE 5S MODE Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode. • If you press and hold START/STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record- Standby mode is not engaged.
  • Page 25 Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture. Lock button Power lamp Power Dial START/STOP button When the START/STOP button is pressed,...
  • Page 26 Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. PHOTO During snapshot SNAPSHOT button Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial.
  • Page 27 FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame) MULTI 4 (Multi-Analyzer 4) : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout. Motor Drive mode: Keeping the SNAPSHOT Button pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (The interval between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.) FRAME* (Snapshot mode with frame)
  • Page 28 Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu, System Menu . The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and Gain Up . Please refer to pages 29, 30 for details.
  • Page 29 REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU REC MODE (Recording mode) You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times longer than SP. If you have shot in SP mode, Audio Dubbing will be possible later. NOTES: Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit.
  • Page 30 During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected automatically. DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.
  • Page 31 System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Photo Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode ( Lock button Power Dial Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
  • Page 32: Photo Mode

    P.AE/Effects ( confirm how these functions operate. When the camcorder is turned off, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF”. NOTE: If a tape is in the camcorder, the Demo mode cannot be turned on. Advanced Features (Cont.) PIN-UP FULL MULTI 4 ANIM.
  • Page 33: Start Recording

    FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT: If certain P.AE/Effects ( pg. 40) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/ Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks. Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene.
  • Page 34 Press START/STOP to start recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically. ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene, press START/STOP. Before the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode, the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically. RECORDING...
  • Page 35 RESUME RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene. Previous scene end Within 5 minutes . . .
  • Page 36 Random Variations When is selected, the camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at random. RECORDING NOTE: The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated. START/STOP button Advanced Features (Cont.) START RECORDING Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the rest, selecting an effect at random.
  • Page 37 FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER EFFECT Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen.
  • Page 38 The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen. When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe effects).
  • Page 39 P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT: If certain Fades or Wipes ( pg. 37, 38) are activated, some P.AE/Effects cannot be used. If you select a P.AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect’s symbol begins flashing. You can choose any one of the effects ( FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE...
  • Page 40 White Balance ( pg. 44) is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
  • Page 41 Manual Focus Adjustment The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.
  • Page 42 Exposure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”. Lock button Power Dial Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to “...
  • Page 43 Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level. When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken.
  • Page 44 A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.
  • Page 45 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting White paper Lock button Power Dial Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment ( pg.
  • Page 46: Playback

    You can watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder. Power Dial Power lamp Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial. The Power lamp comes on. PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder.
  • Page 47 To temporarily stop playback, press 6/4. Press again to resume playback. If still playback contin- ues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.
  • Page 48: Advanced Features

    Press the Play button to start playback. ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. • Pressing T zooms in. LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture.
  • Page 49 START PLAYBACK Press the Play button (4). ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.
  • Page 50: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code . The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 .
  • Page 51 Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1” and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)
  • Page 52: Basic Connections

    VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. Connector is under the cover. To AV OUT connector CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it.
  • Page 53 •The AC Charger Station cannot function using the camcorder’s battery pack. NOTE: Never touch the connector on the bottom of the camcorder or on the AC Charger Station. If the pins are damaged, the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure.
  • Page 54 VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.) Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting. White Yellow To VIDEO OUT connector White To S-VIDEO OUT connector PLAYBACK To AUDIO OUT To AUDIO IN connectors (L/R) connectors (L/R) Core filter VIDEO/AUDIO cable (provided)
  • Page 55 When using the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable, S-VIDEO cable or editing cable, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves perform- ance of equipment. Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.
  • Page 56: Advanced Connections

    Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT1 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital Dubbing ( pg.
  • Page 57 DV OUT connector only when using the AC Charger Station. When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure to use it as a player. The camcorder's DV connector is only for output. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the...
  • Page 58: Editing

    Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for details. (Recording deck) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AC Charger Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 54 or 55.
  • Page 59: Digital Dubbing

    Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. Connector is under the cover.
  • Page 60: Brand Setting

    MBR SET VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME (A) (B) PHILIPS IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: SANYO SELECO, SHARP SONY...
  • Page 61: Random Assemble Editing

    54, Charger Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using an editing cable. If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the AC Charger Station’s EDIT connector to the remote control’s remote pause connector using an editing...
  • Page 62 Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly. Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you can’t use the Dissolve or Black &...
  • Page 63 When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed. If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged.
  • Page 64: For More Accurate Editing

    Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
  • Page 65 Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing (Recording deck) Select Dial ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 66: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode ( NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
  • Page 67 If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas. If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. SYMPTOM 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no playback picture.
  • Page 69 SYMPTOM 10. The tape is moving, but there’s no picture. 11. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 12. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 13. Digital Zoom doesn’t work. 14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/ Wipe Effects don’t work. 15.
  • Page 70 Edit-In and Edit-Out points, as they will all be erased ( pg. 35). • The camcorder automati- cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record-Standby mode. Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes...
  • Page 71 SYMPTOM 26. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 27. During recording, the date/time does not appear. 28. The indicators and messages do not appear on screen. 29. The indicators do not appear in the viewfinder. 30. The viewfinder indications blink. 31.
  • Page 72 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 35. • To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 30°C ( pg.
  • Page 73: After Use

    AFTER USE Cleaning The Camcorder Open switch (BATTERY) Battery cover Battery pack REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Charger Station ( pg. 8 – 10). CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth. •Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt.
  • Page 74: Controls, Indications And Connectors

    CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Camcorder Connector cover Pull this out to open. Stereo microphone For use when recording. Lens hood Turn this counterclockwise to release. Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out with the Power Dial set to any position except “PLAY”...
  • Page 75 15) Pull out when recording. & Power dial ( pg. 17) Turning the camcorder on/off, recording or playback is possible. START/STOP button ( Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record-standby mode. Zoom switch (T/W) ( Adjusts zoom during recording.
  • Page 76: Ac Charger Station

    In such a case, first try turning the camcorder on again, or unplug the JLIP connection cable from the AC Charger Station’s JLIP connector. Then, initialize or run the software again.
  • Page 77: Indications During Recording

    Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. ( Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode. Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder. Displays the date/time.
  • Page 78: Indications During Playback

    CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Indications During Playback Displays the sound mode. Displays the recording mode. Appears while a tape is running. : Playback : Fast-Forward/High-speed search : Rewind/High-speed search : Forward slow-motion : Reverse slow-motion : Pause : Audio Dubbing Displays the date/time.
  • Page 79: Warning Indications

    Press the reset button after removing the power supply (battery, etc.), and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
  • Page 80: Cautions

    Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazard ..do not burn..do not short-circuit the terminals..
  • Page 81: Main Unit

    20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions. If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
  • Page 82: Specifications

    Camcorder General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Video Output DV output Audio Output Headphone output External microphone input : DC 6.3 V...
  • Page 83 AC Charger Station General Power Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors S-Video Video Audio JLIP Editing Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. : AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz : 20 W : DC 7.2 V , 0.77 A (charge)
  • Page 84: Glossary Of Terms

    (See “White Balance”.) AC Charger Station Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power supply. Auto focus Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.
  • Page 85: Index

    Auto Shut off ... Battery ... Battery Low ... Beep/Tally ... Charging ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Cleaning The Camcorder ... Connections ... Date/Time Display ... Date/Time Settings ... Demonstration Mode ... Digital Dubbing ... Digital Image Stabilizer ...
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