JVC GYHD110U Instructions - Page 21

PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Loading/Unloading the Cassette EJECT switch Cassette holder REC/SAVE switch Tape window Cassette cover „ Cassette Loading Use a videocassette tape marked MiniDV. • To record, slide the switch on the back for use in preventing accidental erasure to the "REC" side. • Remove any the tape slack before loading. 1. Turn the POWER switch ON. 2. Slide the EJECT switch on the top panel of the camcorder to the side. The videocassette cover opens automatically and a videocassette tape can be inserted. 3. Insert a videocassette tape into the videocassette holder. With the tape window facing out, move the switch on the back of the videocassette up and firmly push the center back of the videocassette straight in as far as it will go. 4. Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it. • After the cover is closed, it takes about 10 seconds until recording can begin or the camcorder can enter stop mode. „ If the power is on, the modes are as shown below. MODE Camera VTR REC/SAVE switch REC SAVE Record-standby mode STOP mode REC INHIBIT is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. STOP mode „ Unloading the Cassette 1. Turn the POWER switch to ON. 2. When the camcorder is in shooting standby mode or stop mode, slide the EJECT switch to the side and wait until the videocassette cover opens completely. • The LED next to the EJECT switch flashes. A few seconds pass before the videocassette tape is ejected. 3. The LED turns off and the videocassette cover opens. • Take out the videocassette tape. 4. Carefully push the center of the videocassette cover in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go to close it. CAUTION • When you close the videocassette cover, push it in firmly as far as it will go. If the videocassette cover is not closed properly, it becomes half-locked and the camcorder cannot function. If this happens, firmly push the videocassette cover in again as far as it will go to lock it. • Do not slide the EJECT switch while recording is in progress. • Do not leave the videocassette cover open for a long time. Dust or dirt may enter the inside and cause damage. • Do not touch the videocassette cover or interfere with the eject operation while ejecting is in progress. This will cause damage. PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION Setting and Displaying the Date and Time 3. SHUTTER dial 2. STATUS button USER 1 USER 2 SHUTTER ND FILTER 2 1 MENU OFF USER 3 STATUS WHT.BAL AUTO AUTO AUDIO CH-1 LEVEL CH-2 ON OFF POWER REC 1. POWER switch 4. TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen 5. TIME/DATE menu screen The date and time of the built-in clock should be set. Powered by the built-in backup battery the set date and time data continue to count even when the power is switched off. • The set date and time data are displayed on the LCD mon- itor or in the viewfinder and recorded on the tape in accordance with the settings made on the menu screen. „ Setting the Date and Time Style The date and time are set on the menu screen. When setting while observing on a monitor connected to the connector, set the OUTPUT CHAR. item on the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen to ON. 1. Set the POWER switch to ON. 2. Press the STATUS button for 1 second or longer to dis- play the TOP MENU screen. 3. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the TC/UB/CLOCK item, and then press the SHUTTER dial in the direction of the camera body. • The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen appears. 4. Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the TIME/DATE item, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The TIME/DATE menu screen appears. • Set the DISPLAY item on the TIME/DATE menu screen to ON. 5. Make settings on the TIME/DATE menu screen. (This includes display style, etc.) DATE STYLE : Selects the style for displaying the date. YY/MM/DD (Year, month, day) MM/DD/YY (Month, day, year) DD/MM/YY (Day, month, year) TIME STYLE : The time can be set to display as a 12hour or 24-hour clock system. SEC DISPLAY : To select whether or not indication of seconds should be displayed on the screen. TIME SHIFT : Adds time to the built-in clock (time compensation) and displays it. The adjusted time is also recorded on the tape. 1Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (K) with the item to be set, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The setting area of the selected item starts blinking. 2Rotate the SHUTTER dial to change the setting, and then press the SHUTTER dial. • The setting area stops blinking and the setting is entered. MEMO The TIME STYLE, SEC DISPLAY, DATE STYLE and TIME SHIFT items can also be set and changed after the date and time have been set. 36 37