JVC GY-DV300U 108 pg. instruction manual on the GY-DV300U Pro-DV Camcorder (PD - Page 58

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. 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. When it is required to unload the videocassette: Slide the EJECT switch. When the power should be turned off: Set the POWER switch to OFF. 58