[. . . ] ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 15 RECORDING 16– 35 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 GR-DVM80 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www. jvc-victor. co. jp/english/index-e. html PLAYBACK 36 – 43 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 DUBBING 44 – 45 Dubbing To A VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. Stop Button (5) POWER Switch To Control The Speaker Volume . slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. ) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume. NOTES: ● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the POWER Switch to “OFF”, then to “ PLAY/PC ”. ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( ੬ pg. ● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. ● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: • When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed. When power is supplied through the DC cord: “ ” does not appear. ● When a cable is connected to the AV OUT connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker. Power Zoom Lever (VOL. ) MENU Wheel Speaker Lock Button Still Playback: Pauses during playback. ● If still playback continues 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. ● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image. Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search. 1) Engage Still Playback. 2) Rotate the MENU wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback. ● You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback ( ੬ pg. 48). Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 48, 49). PLAYBACK Advanced Features START/STOP Button POWER Switch EN 37 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( ੬ pg. 54, 55). Lock Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set the POWER Switch to “ PLAY/PC ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function icon, and press it. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “1RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu Screen. MENU Wheel Display V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E S T E R EO 1 2 B I T MOD E SOUND L S Y NCHRO SOUND R R E C MOD E B L ANK S RCH Menu Screen SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE ੬ pg. 55. Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (੬ pg. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in the “VIDEO MENU” when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing (੬ pg. [. . . ] In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc. ) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]