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Video recording, Basic recording, Tape remaining time – JVC GR-DF420 User Manual

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VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:

Power (੬ pg. 12)

● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 16)

1

Remove the lens cap. (

੬ pg. 10)

2

Open the LCD monitor fully.

3

Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.

● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the

camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
“PAUSE” is displayed.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 26.

4

To start recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display
while recording is in progress.

5

To stop recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monitor.

● When a blank portion is left between recorded

scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of
A Tape” (

੬ pg. 19).

● To turn the beep sounds off, ੬ pg. 25, 28.

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining
time appears on the display.
“– h – – m” means the
camcorder is calculating the
remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication
starts blinking.

● The time required to calculate and display the

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the
calculation, may vary according to the type of tape
used.

Basic Recording

Tape

Recording mode

SP

LP

30 min.

30 min.

45 min.

60 min.

60 min.

90 min.

80 min.

80 min.

120 min.

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

Recording Start/Stop
Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Zoom Lever

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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