JVC GR-DVL815 manual

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    LYT0722-001A EN INSTRUCTIONS G R-DVL 9 1 5 G R-DVL 8 1 5 G R-DVL 5 1 0 G R-DVL 3 1 0 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are av ailable on GR-DVL915, GR-DVL815 and GR-D VL510. For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference[...]

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    2 EN CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to[...]

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    EN 3 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 (3-15/16") 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 [...]

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    4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 a[...]

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    EN 5 • Remote Control Unit RM-V716U (GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only) • CD-ROM • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) • Audio/V ideo Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Editing Cable (GR-DVL915/DVL815 only) • Shoulder Strap • MultiMediaCard 16 MB (GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only) or 8 MB (GR-DVL510 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder)[...]

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    6 EN AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset).  A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder .  Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily . If no operation is perfor[...]

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    EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 T ripod Mounting ........................................[...]

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    8 EN 3 2 1 5 4 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) 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 BA TTERY P ACK 1 T ilt the viewfinder upward 1 . W ith the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack sl[...]

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    EN 9 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: ● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . ● For other notes,  pg. 71. A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can res[...]

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    10 EN 2 PAUSE 1 3 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set th[...]

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    EN 11 OF F FA DER / W I P E AM A E PR O GR A CA MER L MA N U A M SYSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W. BA L RE N E ON S C LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO CK AD J . – – – FF O 25 ’ 01 C E D 30 PM : 5 N RE TUR CLO CK AD J . 25 ’ 01 C E D 30 PM : 5 Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but it[...]

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    12 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically . • Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “ PUSH HERE ” [...]

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    EN 13 REC M ODE – SP LP Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to sel[...]

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    14 EN Memory card Card Cover Clipped edge Label GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. T wo Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and ST ANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock But[...]

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    EN 15 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 – 20 Basic Recording ...................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 17 Self-Recording ....................................... 17 Operation Mode ................................[...]

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    16 EN 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° BR I GH T VIDEO RECORDING Power lamp T ally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button T ape remaining time indicator (Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch PUSH-OPEN Button B[...]

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    EN 17 Self-Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, 180 ° upward). SELF-RECORDING Y ou can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in[...]

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    18 EN 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: W ide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ T ” . Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever to[...]

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    EN 19 DANGER  The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.  When operating, keep a distance of ab[...]

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    20 EN Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “ 00:00:00 ” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time [...]

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    EN 21 VIDEO PLA YBACK Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o s[...]

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    22 EN Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. To S To AV Audio/Video cable (provided) Connector cover* White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** T o S-VIDEO IN T o TV or VCR S-V ideo cable (optional) TV VCR Audio/Video cable (provided) To AV Red to AUDIO [...]

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    EN 23 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (  pg. 22). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR ’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set the VCR to its AU[...]

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    24 EN B L ANK S E ARCH 4 4 Power Switch BLANK SEARCH Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (  pg. 20). 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing [...]

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    EN 25 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ....................... 2 6 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ................... 26 – 27 D.S.C. PLA YBACK ......................... 28 – 36 Normal Playback .................................... 28 Auto Playback ....................................... 28 INDE[...]

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    26 EN FI N E 10 / 100 SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – UP FR A M E D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (  pg. 8) ● Grip A[...]

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    EN 27 T o Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . .... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to “ Deleting Images ” (  pg. 32) and delete unwanted still images. T o Remove The Shutter Sound . . . .... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “ BEEP ” to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen [...]

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    28 EN J 10 / 24 100 - 0010 11 / 24 100 - 0011 12 / 24 100 - 0012 13 / 24 100 - 0013 JAN JAN 10 ’01 JAN JAN 10 ’01 JAN JAN 10 ’01 JAN JAN 10 ’01 P L A Y O F F Power Switch Lock Button Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. Y ou can view the stored images, [...]

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    EN 29 1 00-DVC00003 VGA 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F EXIT 6F < INDEX > M S YSTE AY DIS P L Y MEM OR VID E O IN D E X T C PR OT E DE L E E T DPOF AT FOR M END Index number Selected image Protect icon Playback Screen INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the IN[...]

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    30 EN S C E A L N E C C E T L /S E T [ [ M J E U N M U P ] ] 10 / 50 JUMP MENU D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) MENU/BRIGHT Wheel JUMP Button Jump Playback When viewing still images stored in a memory card, you can call up directly an image you want to view by specifying its index number . 1 Press JUMP during Normal Playback ( 墌 pg. 28). The Jump Screen [...]

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    EN 31 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F EXIT < PROTECT > 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F EXIT < PROTECT > DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR IN D E X PR OT EC T E DE L E T Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button If Protection is removed PROTECT Index Screen Normal playback Padlock mark Normal playback Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental e[...]

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    32 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F < DELETE > NEXT SE ECT L EXE CU T E –C A N C E L D ELE E T Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Display Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing [...]

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    EN 33 CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter , as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. ( 墌 pg. 36) TO DELETE ALL IMAGES [...]

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    34 EN – DPOF AL L SEL ECT RES E T AL L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints t[...]

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    EN 35 100-DVC00021 VGA 19 00 00 00 00 03 00 20 21 23 22 NEXT 24 < DPOF > SE ECT L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to selsect “ SELECT ” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT [...]

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    36 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) FO M AT R FO M AT R EX S T I NG I ER ASE DA T A ? AL L EXE C U TE – C ANC E L T PR OT EC IN D E X DE L E E T DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR C ANC E L EXE C U TE Lock Button Power Switch Display Initializing A Memory Card Y ou can initialize a memory card anytime. After initializing, all images and data stored in the memory[...]

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    EN 37 ADV ANCED FEA TURES ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ............................................ 38 – 45 Night-Alive ............................................................. 38 Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 38 – 3 9 Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 40 – 41 [...]

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    38 EN IC F I L M CLASS SEP I A GH T T W ILI ON E M ONO T SN O W S SP O RT G IH T SP OT L E S T ROB 4 SL X O W 10 SL X O W ER SHUT T 1/100 FOR RECORDING NIGHT -ALIVE Button Power Switch IMPORT ANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/W ipe Effects ( 墌 pg. 40, 41). If an unusable mode is selected, its indi[...]

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    EN 39 MONOTONE Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W . Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “ classic film ” effect. Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Y our recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. SLOW (Slow Shutter) Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good n[...]

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    40 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT: Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). If an un[...]

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    EN 41 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out from [...]

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    42 EN SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – UP FR A M E FOR RECORDING (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the Power Switch to “ ”[...]

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    EN 43 While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these [...]

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    44 EN Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. 1 Set the Power Switch to [...]

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    EN 45 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more profess[...]

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    46 EN OF F FADER / IP E AM A E PR O GR A CA MER L M ANUA M SYSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W W .B A L RE N E ON S C L CD / T V U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO C K AD J . – – – F F O 25 ’ 01 C E D 30 PM : 5 N RE TUR TY QUA L I FI N E – EE L REC CT S – N RE TUR MO D E SNAP OD E REC M SP I 12 BT MO D E SOUND ZO O M UP G AIN – –[...]

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    EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “ Fade/W ipe Effects ” ( 墌 pg. 40, 41). Refer to “ Program AE W ith Special Effects ” ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” and “ Manual White Balance Operation ” ( 墌 pg. 45). Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( 墌 pg. 13[...]

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    48 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) : Factory-preset NOTES: ● The “ MANUAL ” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg.[...]

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    EN 49 : Factory-preset NOTES: ● “ SYSTEM ” and “ DISPLA Y ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg. 50). “ CLOCK ADJ. ” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● The “ DISPLA Y ” settings are effective even when the Power Sw[...]

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    50 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO SY NCH OD E REC M IN U T S/A V P COP Y STE R EO – SOUND 1 SP OF F OF F – – – – – N RE T UR O.O RE N E ON SC LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E – – – FF O N RE T UR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY ID N M UB E R – – – 6 0 DE M O M .O D E – N O SID E L E D – N O CA M E RS E T N RE T [...]

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    EN 51 PLA YBACK SOUND During video playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 50, select “ SOUND MODE ” or “ 12BIT MODE ” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired p[...]

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    52 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o Or From A VCR [T o use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR- DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on th[...]

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    EN 53 PLAY ( 4 ) STOP ( 5 ) P L A Y O F F Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [T o use this camcorder a[...]

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    54 EN T P O U S C H O P “ Y S N T A O PS T H A O P T E ” REC SNAPSHOT Button Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Rewind Button ( 2 ) Lock Button Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card T o A T ape (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) Images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 14) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 T o locate th[...]

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    EN 55 COP Y OF F ON – SP 6 Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Display Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Dubbing Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memory Card (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card . 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 14) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen[...]

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    56 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor . The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful[...]

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    EN 57 Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLA Y Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button FADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button P AUSE IN Connector ST ART/STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A. DUB Button PLA Y Button FF Button S[...]

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    58 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window ZOOM (T/W) Buttons PLA Y Button REW Button STOP Button INSERT Button REC TIME Button* ANIM. Button* ST ART/STOP Button FF Button P AUSE Button A.DUB Button INT . TIME Button* SELF TIMER Button* P AUSE IN Connector MBR SET Button VISS Button* VCR CTL Button R.A.EDI[...]

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    EN 59 P AUSE PLA Y SLOW Forward Button EFFECT ON/OFF SLOW Rewind Button EFFECT PLA O 1 2 3 4 5 Y F B F ACK C M S S V L O E T I E A N P R D F S O I O E F S T A B O E I O E C C N E T E C F H I O LM Remote sensor FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback (GR-DVL915/DVL815 only) PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. OPERA[...]

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    60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEA TURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: T o magnify the recorded image up to 40X at any time during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y ( 4 ) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons ( T/W ) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor . Pr[...]

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    EN 61 VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME GE MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS JVC HITACHI A B C BUTTONS (A) (B) VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS SANYO SHARP SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH RCA PANASONIC BUTTONS (A) (B) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR CTL MBR SET SHIFT Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player . Y ou can sel[...]

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    62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) DISPLAY MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to[...]

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    EN 63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – – : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TOT AL COD E TI M E N IO U T MO D E PLA Y R.A.EDIT ON/OFF EFFECT F ADE/WIPE EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL REW FF ON/OFF IN/OUT SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor . Press PLA Y ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF or ON/OFF on the [...]

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    64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 00 :2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– 0 7:1 8 ~ 08 : 31 –– –– 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 13 : 15 15 : : 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 16 : 29 –– –– –– –– –– –– N IO U T M O D E 0 9:3 0 ~ VCR REC STBY ON/OFF R.A.EDIT ON/OFF P AUSE 1 6 : 30 9 : 39 TOT AL COD E TI M E AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rew[...]

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    EN 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ –– N IO U T MO D E ON/OFF R.A.EDIT ON/OFF RO SYN CH O. 1 – – – : –– 0 : 00 0 TOT AL COD E TI M E For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same [...]

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    66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 6e A.DUB PLA Y P AUSE STOP Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (  pg. 47). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing whil[...]

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    EN 67 PLA Y P AUSE INSERT REW ST ART/STOP STOP 1 2:3 4 6 w Insert Editing (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before performing the following [...]

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    68 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 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 . ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of t[...]

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    EN 69 Video unit equipped with a DV connector Connection T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV -DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . This function is ca[...]

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    70 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................. 71 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 72 – 7 6 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 77 INDEX ........................................ 78 – 8 4 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 78 – 79 Indications ...........................[...]

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    EN 71 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C (50 ° F and 95 ° F). 20 ° C to 25 ° C (68 ° F to 77 ° F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully dischar ged battery pack. ❍ Charging time var[...]

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    72 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “ SET DA TE/TIME! ” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no picture. 5. The focus does not adjust automatically . 6. The cassette will not load properly . 7. The memory card will not load properly . 8. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 1. ?[...]

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    EN 73 CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. The color of Snapshot looks strange. 10. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 11 . The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 12. Digital Zoom does not work. 13. The Black & White Fader does not work. 14. The Dissolve function does not work. 15. The Picture W i[...]

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    74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 16. The picture wipe function does not work. 17. Scene transition does not go as expected. 18. The V ideo Echo mode does not work. 19. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 20. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is ac[...]

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    EN 75 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. •“ TIME CODE ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. 27. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor . When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorde[...]

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    76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 36. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery . 37. There is no playback picture on the connected TV . 38. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 39. The LCD monitor , the viewfind[...]

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    EN 77 USER MAINTENANCE 2 3 1 Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Hatch Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior , wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor . W ipe gently[...]

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    78 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators P L A Y O F F 1 3 4 5 6 7 # $ @ % ^ 0 ! 8 9 2 &[...]

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    EN 79 Controls 1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] .....................................  pg. 16 2 Diopter Adjustment Control .................  pg. 10 3 Battery Release Switch [BA T . RELEASE] ......................................  pg. 8 4 • MENU Wheel [+, – , PUSH] ...............  pg. 46 • LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control[...]

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    80 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only SO UND 20 1 : 2 5 P B 5 IT LP 50 R min E 6 C w 1 2 4 56 7 3 9 8 0 1 Displays the selected Fade/W ipe effect. (  pg. 40, 41) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (  pg. 48) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. (  pg. 16) 4 Displays the recording [...]

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    EN 81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 3 40 x BR W IG H T T JA 1 N 0: 1 0 0 0 ’ PHOTO 0 A 1 M # 8 9 0 ! 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 @ 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . (  pg. 17) 2 • : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged. (  pg. 38) • A : Appears when “ GAIN UP ” is set to “ AUT O ” a[...]

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    82 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. (  pg. 50, 51) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. (  pg. 24) 3 Displays the tape speed. (  pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 6 : Pause 6 4 : Forwa[...]

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    EN 83 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power . Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded. (  pg. 12) Appears when the erase protection tab[...]

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    84 EN Indications Function Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (  pg. 67) ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (  pg. 67) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .(  pg. 67) Appears when the m[...]

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    EN 85 Video Light DANGER  The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.  When operating, keep a di[...]

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    86 EN 2. Store cassettes . . . ... away from heaters or other heat sources. ... out of direct sunlight. ... where they won ’ t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. ... where they won ’ t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). ... vertically , in their original cases. Memor y C[...]

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    EN 87 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-DVL915U/DVL815U/ DVL510U/DVL310U T rade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP . Address : 1700 V alley Road W ayne, N. J. 07470 T elephone Number : 973-315 – 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no[...]

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    88 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................  pg. 40, 41 Fast-Forward The T ape ..............................  pg. 21 Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................  pg. 21, 59 G Gain Up ...................................................  pg. 47 Grip Adjustment .......................................  pg. 10 I Ico[...]

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    EN 89 P Picture Quality Mode ...............................  pg. 14 Picture W ipe/Dissolve .........................  pg. 40, 41 Playback Special Effects ............................  pg. 59 Playback Zoom ........................................  pg. 60 Power Switch Position ..............................  pg. 17 Printer ...........[...]

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    90 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 1 1.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W V ideo light : Approx. 3.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm (3-5/16" x 3-7/8" x 7-7/16"[...]

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    EN 91 For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : JPEG (compatible) File size : VGA (640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/ST ANDARD) Approximate number of storable images with memory card [8 MB] (provided with GR-DVL510 only) FINE : 100 ST ANDARD : 200 with [...]

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    U Printed in Japan 1200HOV * UN * YP EN GR-DVL9 15 GR-DVL8 15 GR-DVL5 10 GR-DVL3 10 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.[...]