Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 1
GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM
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 and 9 to ensure safe use of this
product.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 6
GR-D252
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
17
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
ADVANCED FEATURES 24
For Accesso
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 2
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 35) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 33) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 33, Spot Exposure Control) Fade out Progra
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 3
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C RAIN OR MOISTURE. or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita CAUTIONS: Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. ● If you n
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 4
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM 4 EN Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 5
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM CONTENTS EN 5 GETTING STARTED 6 ADVANCED FEATURES 24 Index................................................................. 6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 24 Provided Accessories ..................................... 10 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 24 Power.............................................................. 11 Recording Menus.......................
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 6
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED 6 EN Index 1 BCDE V T U 6 P 7 O Q 89 a b cd e R WY XZ JL K S M fg N h
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 7
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 7 Controls Other Parts A Stop Button [8] ( pg. 20) T Monitor Latch ( pg. 18) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK U LCD Monitor ( pg. 18, 19) LIGHT] ( pg. 33) V Viewfinder ( pg. 15) B Play/Pause Button [4/9] ( pg. 20) W Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 12) Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 31) X Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 11) C Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 20) Y Speaker ( pg. 20) Menu select
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 8
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED 8 EN S Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 26) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications T Battery Remaining Power Indicator During Video Recording ( pg. 43) U Date/Time ( pg. 14) 0q wer t y V Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( pg. 15) 1h40m 1 W Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator 25 x W T 2 ( pg. 31) REC u 3 X Time Code ( pg. 28, 29) 4 i 5 o 6 BRIGHT 50m 7 SOUND 12BIT p
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 9
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 During Video Playback Before Using This Camcorder 1 2 34 Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . 12BI T / M I X This camcorder is designed exclusively for the L digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with this unit. BLANK SEARCH Remember that this camcorder is not PUSH "STOP" BUTTON compatible with other digital video formats. TO C
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 10
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. Place here during shooting. a AC Adapter AP-V14E b Power Cord c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d S/AV Cable e Remote Control Unit RM-V720U f Lithium Battery CR2
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 11
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Power Follow the illustration. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap with other equipment. guide and the buckle. ● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 12
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED 12 EN To detach the battery pack Using The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery PUSH BATT. to detach it. Pack”. Battery pack Charging time Maximum continuous recording time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LCD monitor Battery pack Viewfinder on BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. on BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 5
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 13
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 Using AC Power Operation Mode Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch Pack”. to any operation mode except “OFF” while NOTE: pressing down the Lock Button located on the The provided AC Adapter features automatic switch. voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to Power Switch MENU/DATA 240 V. Lock Button About Batteries DAN
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 14
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN Power-Linked Operation Date/Time Settings When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ times, but its display can be turned on or off closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in during playback. ( pg. 24, 29) the viewfinder. 1 Perform steps 1 –4 in “Language Settings” INFORMATION: on t
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 15
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the 1 Set the Power Switch + switch. to “M” or “PLAY” while – 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and pressing down the Lock locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it Button located on the manually for best viewability. swit
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 16
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM GETTING STARTED 16 EN NOTES: Loading/Unloading A Cassette ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover The camcorder needs to be powered up to load and try again. If the cassette holder still does not or eject a cassette. open, turn the camcorder off then on again. Cassette holder Cassette holder ● If the tape does not load properly, open the cover PUSH
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 17
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 17 Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “–h––m” means the below: camcorder is calculating the ● Power ( pg. 11) remaining time. When the ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16) remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking. Pow
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 18
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor: Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull instantaneous change in image magnification. on the end of the LCD monitor and open the Zoom In LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. downward, 180° upward). Zoom Out While using the viewfinder:
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 19
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 Journalistic Shooting NOTES: ● The time code cannot be reset. In some situations, ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time different shooting code indication does not move smoothly. angles may provide ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME more dramatic results. CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 28) Hold the camcorder in the desired position Quick Review and tilt the L
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 20
MasterPage: Left GR-D252AA_AG_AH_AS.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:55 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 EN Shuttle Search Normal Playback Allows high-speed search in either direction 5 VOL. +/– during video playback. 3 Lock Button 1) During playback, press 5 for forward 4/9 search, or 3 for reverse search. 8 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. M A Speaker ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playb
