JVC GY-DV300REM Instruction Manual - Page 31

TENTATIVE SHOOTING Basic Recording Operation 4. ZOOM lever T W START/ STOP 5. REC START /STOP button 1. POWER switch POWER 2. OFF ON MODE switch MODE CAM-B CAM-A VTR GAIN SHUTTER Handle 3. EJECT switch 4. ZOOM lever Cassette cover 5. REC START/STOP button ● Setting the recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL) The recording mode is set by means of the MODE item on the TOP MENU screen. ( See page 47, 48.) This section explains the basic recording procedures when the AUTO mode is selected as the shooting mode. 1. Set the POWER switch to "ON". Power is supplied to the unit. 2. Set the MODE switch to "CAM-A" or "CAM-B". The GY-DV300 enters the shooting mode. ● The set values indicated on the menu screen will be either those of "CAM-A" or "CAM-B" in accordance with the setting of the MODE switch. 3. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette cover. Ensure that the erasure-prevention switch on the back of the cassette is set to REC and insert a videocassette properly. Slowly push the "PUSH HERE" section on the cassette holder with a finger until a click is heard. Confirm that the cassette holder does not come up when you remove your finger. LCD screen A VTR mode indication Ⅵ The tape is loaded and the unit enters the recording-standby mode when the cassette cover is closed. ● When the recording-standby mode is engaged, STBY is indicated as the VTR mode on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. Memo: After the cassette cover is closed, it takes about 11 seconds before the unit is ready for recording. SHOOTING Basic Recording Operation (cont'd) ● ZOOM lever A ZOOM lever is provided in two positions: one on the top section of the unit, and the other on top of the handle. Both can be used for zooming. ● REC START/STOP button A REC START/STOP button is provided in two positions: one on the rear section of the unit, and the other on top of the handle. Both can be used for operation. TAPE NEAR END A R EC VTR mode indication Memo: ● When remaining time for recording is less than about 3 minutes, TAPE NEAR END is displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen and the TALLY lamp blinks slowly. CAUTION: ● Noiseless transitions between scenes cannot be guaranteed if the POWER switch is set to "OFF" or the battery is removed during a recording. 4. Point the camera at the subject and determine the angle of view with the ZOOM lever. Ⅵ Adjusting the focus ● When the FOCUS switch is set to "AUTO", the auto-focus function will be operating and focusing is performed automatically. ● When the FOCUS switch is set to "MANUAL", the FOCUS ring should be turned to adjust the focus. ( See page 63.) 5. Press the REC START/STOP button. Recording starts. ● Once recording has started, REC is indicated as the VTR mode on the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen and the TALLY lamp lights up. Memo: Whether the TALLY lamp should light during recording is selected with the TALLY item on the SYSTEM [2/2] menu screen. 6. To stop recording, press the REC START/STOP button. The unit rewinds the tape about 2 seconds before it enters the recording-standby mode. The VTR mode indication changes to STBY and the TALLY lamp goes out. 7. To restart recording press the REC START/STOP button. 8. To end the recording, enter the recording-standby mode and perform the following operations as required. Ⅲ When it is required to unload the videocassette: Slide the EJECT switch. Ⅲ When the power should be turned off: Set the POWER switch to OFF. 57 58