JVC GR-D350AG User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 – 4 and 6 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GR-D350AG

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/

PAL

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFERENCES

TERMS

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (

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pg. 22, 24)

LYT1509-001B

READ THIS FIRST!

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Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

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We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

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Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container

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Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

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For safety and reliability.

It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder.

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This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

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Make sure you only use cassettes with the

Mini DV mark .

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with this unit.

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Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

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DO NOT leave the unit

- in place of over 50°C.

- in place where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (80%).

- in direct sunlight.

- in a closed car in summer.

- near a heater.

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The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than

99.99%)

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Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to ﬁre or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

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. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewﬁnder playback are possible anywhere.

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This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers ﬁlled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁre or electric shock may be caused.)

NOTES:

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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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 by the viewﬁnder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your ﬁnger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 30)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE and Special Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 31)

Auto Button

You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the button.( pg. 14)

AUTO

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28)

You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 29, Spot Exposure Control)

BACKLIGHT

button

Data Battery

You can check the battery status by simply pressing the

DATA

button. ( pg. 13)

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIMELEVEL

100

LCD

FINDER

min

AUTO

MANUAL

Before Using This Camcorder

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

“ ” can be used with this unit.

Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder. Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 39 – 40.

GETTING STARTED 8

Index................................................................. 8

Provided Accessories ..................................... 11

Power ............................................................. 12

Operation Mode.............................................. 14

Auto/Manual Mode ......................................... 14

Power-Linked Operation................................. 14

Language Settings.......................................... 14

Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 15

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 15

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 15

Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 16

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 17

VIDEO RECORDING ...........................................17

Basic Recording ............................................. 17

Tape Remaining Time ................................17

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ......................17

Zooming...................................................... 18

Journalistic Shooting .................................. 18

Time Code .................................................. 18

Quick Review.............................................. 19

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 19

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20

Normal Playback ............................................ 20

Still Playback ..............................................20

Shuttle Search ............................................ 20

Blank Search ..............................................20

Playback Snapshot..................................... 20

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 21

CONTENTS

ADVANCED FEATURES 22

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 22

Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 22

Recording Menus............................................ 23

Playback Menus .............................................25

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 26

Wide Mode...................................................... 26

Night-Scope .................................................... 26

Snapshot (Record still Image on Tape) .......... 26

Manual Focus ................................................. 27

Exposure Control ............................................ 27

Iris Lock ..........................................................28

Backlight Compensation................................. 28

Spot Exposure Control.................................... 29

White Balance Adjustment.............................. 29

Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 30

Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 30

Program AE, Effects And Shutter Effects ....... 31

EDITING............................................................ 32

Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 32

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 33

Connection To A Personal Computer............. 34

REFERENCES 35

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35

USER MAINTENANCE ......................................... 38

CAUTIONS ........................................................39

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 41

TERMS 42

Index

GETTING STARTED

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2 3

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31 32

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Controls

Rewind Button [1 Left Button [ Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] (

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pg. 19)

Set Button [SET] ( pg. 14) Data Battery Button [DATA] (

Stop Button [7 Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT] ( Down Button [

Play/Pause Button [6 Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( Up Button [3] ( pg. 22)

5Wide Button [WIDE] ( pg. 26)

Blank Search [BLANK] ( pg. 20)

6Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 22) 7Fast-Forward Button [¡] ( pg. 20)

Right Button [2] ( pg. 14) Night Button [NIGHT] ( pg. 26)

8Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 15) 9Auto Button [AUTO] ( pg. 14) !Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 26) "Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 18)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( pg. 20)

#Battery Release Button [PUSH BATT.]

( pg. 12)

$Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 17) %Power Switch [REC, OFF, PLAY] ( pg. 14) &Lock Button ( pg. 14) (Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

( pg. 16)

] ( pg. 20)

] ( pg. 14)

] ( pg. 20)

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pg. 28)

] ( pg. 22)

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pg. 13)

] ( pg. 20)

 pg. 27)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers. )Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]

( pg. 21, 32)

~S-Video Output Connector [S] ( pg. 21, 32) +DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12) ,Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*)

( pg. 33, 34)

* i.LINK refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

speciﬁcation and extensions there of. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.LINK standard.

Indicators

POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12, 17)

GETTING STARTED

Other Parts

LCD Monitor ( pg. 17)

Viewﬁnder ( pg. 15)

Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13)

Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 11)

Speaker ( pg. 20)

Grip Strap ( pg. 15)

Lens

Camera Sensor (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

Stereo Microphone

Stud Hole ( pg. 16)

Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 16)

Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 16)

GETTING STARTED

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112006

1:15

–1EXPOSURE

–1BRIGHT

GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Indications

During Video Recording

10 x

1/50

B/W

1Auto/Manual Mode Indicator

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

2 : Night-Scope Indicator ( pg. 26)

: Gain Up Mode ( pg. 23)

3Shutter Speed ( pg. 31) 4White Balance Indicator ( pg. 29) 5Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 6Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) 7SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

( pg. 23) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

8Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 37) 9Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 18) !Zoom indicator ( pg. 18) "Digital Image Stabilizer ( pg. 23) #Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) $Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 23)

(Only LP indicator is displayed)

%Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 17)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

&Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 17) (REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 17)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 17) PHOTO: (Appears when taking snapshot.) ( pg. 26)

) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 29)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

( pg. 28)

: Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 28)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 27)

~Wipe/Fader Mode indicator ( pg. 30) +Wind Cut Indicator ( ,Time Code ( pg. 24, 25)

-Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 27) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor Viewﬁnder)( pg. 15)

.Date/Time ( pg. 15)

pg. 24)

During Video Playback

25min

12BIT

BLANK SEARCH

OCANCELT

VOLUME

1:15

112006

SUPHSTOPBUTTON

15:29:03

1Battery Remaining Power Indicator

( pg. 37)

2Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 20) 3Tape Speed (SP/LP) ( pg. 25)

(Only LP indicator is displayed.)

4Cassette indicator 53: Playback

¡: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 1: Rewind/Shuttle Search 8: Pause

6Date/Time ( pg. 15) 7VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 20)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewﬁnder) ( pg. 15)

8Time Code ( pg. 25) 9Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 25)

Provided Accessories

1 AC Adapter AP-V17E 2 Battery Pack BN-VF707U 3 Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA

plug)

4 Shoulder Strap ( pg. 11 for attachment) 5 Lens Cap ( pg. 11 for attachment)

NOTES:

● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core ﬁlter. If a cable has only one core ﬁlter, the end that is closest to the ﬁlter should be connected to the camcorder.

● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

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.

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EN 11

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

÷ To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then

tighten the strap in the buckle.

3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle

Strap guide

Eyelet

GETTING STARTED

Place here during

shooting.

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GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

Charging The Battery Pack

Battery pack mount

PUSH

Battery pack

Arrow

To DC connector

To AC outlet

AC Adapter

1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1.

3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in

place 2.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

charging is ﬁnished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

BATT.

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

Power switch

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

* Provided

NOTES:

● It is recommended that only genuine JVC batteries are used in this camcorder. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it ﬁrst.

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

● When charging the battery pack for the ﬁrst time or after a long storage period, the POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder.

● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, and no operation is performed ( appear), the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

“ PAUSE” indicator may not

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack

BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF714U 3 hr. 3 hr. 25 min.

BN-VF733U 7 hr. 8 hr.

* Provided

LCD monitor

Viewﬁnder on

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced signiﬁcantly under the following conditions:

● Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

● The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

● The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

TTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

1) Make sure the battery is attached and the

Power Switch is set to “OFF”.

2) Open the LCD monitor fully.

3) Press DATA , and the battery status screen

appears.

● It is displayed for approx. 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.

● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

GETTING STARTED

EN 13

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

NOTE:

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to ﬂame or excessive heat, as it may cause a ﬁre or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a ﬁre.

To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication

If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

AUTO

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch.

Power Switch Position

REC:

● Allows you to perform recording on the tape.

● Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 22)

OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

● Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 22)

Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor.

Lock Button

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewﬁnder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewﬁnder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewﬁnder fully.

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 22, 24)

1 Set the Power Switch to

“REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. ( pg. 17) Set the recording mode to

. ( pg. 14)

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press 3 or 4 to select “DISPLAY”, and press

SET or 2. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press 3 or 4 to select “LANGUAGE”, and

press SET or 2.

6 Press 3 or 4 to select

the desired language, and press SET or 2.

7 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen closes.

NOTES:

● Press 1 whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen.

● You cannot enter menu screen during recording.

BR I GHT CLOCK AD J . LANGUAGE DAT E / T I M E ON SCR E E N TIME CODE DEMO MODE

BR I GHT CLOCK AD J .

LANGUAGE

DAT E / T I M E ON SCR E E N TIME CODE DEMO MODE

DISPLAY

Auto Mode:

You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

Manual Mode:

Manual recording is possible by setting various functions.

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