JVC Digital Camcorder Manual L0105112

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JVC ENGLISH

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVL915

GR-DVL815

GR-DVL510

GR-DVL310

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MiniVer NTSC

DIGITAL

The camcorder illustrations

appearing in this instruction

manual are of the GR DVL915.

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the

bottom of cabinet¸ Retain [his i(]tormat]o(1 tot future reterence

Model No.

Serial No.

AUTOMATIC

DEMONSTRATION 6

VIDEO RECORDING............ ]6-20

VIDEO PLAYBACK.............. 2] 24

D.S.C. RECORDING............ 26 - 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK.............. 28 36

FORRECORDING................ 38 45

USINGTHEMENUFOR

DETAILEDADJUSTMENT...... 46 -5 ]

DUBBING......................... 52 55

USINGTHEREMOTE

CONTROLUNIT ................ 56 -67

SYSTEMCONNECTIONS........ 68 69

DETAILS................................... 7]

TROUBLESHOOTING............ 72 76

USERMAINTENANCE................... 77

INDEX............................. 78 - 84

CAUTIONS........................ 85 -87

TERMS............................ 88 -89

SPECIFICATIONS................. 90 9]

The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features

are available on GR=DVL91 S, GR-DVL815

and GR-DVLS10.

LYT0722-001A

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for pulchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please lead the safety infom_ation and

precautions contained in the following pagesto ensure safe use of this ploduct.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All majol sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page,

• Notes appear after most subsections, Be sure to read these as well,

• Basic and advanced leatures/opelation ale separated Br easier reference,

It is recommended that you...

.... reler to tile Index (L_ pgs. 78 84) and lamiliadze yourseff with button locations, etc. befor_ use,

.... read thoroughly the Salety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow, They contain extremely

important inlormation legalding the sale use of this pro(luG,

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 85 through 87 before use,

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The lightning l_ash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral t r_angle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsu[ated "dangerous volt ag_3" within the

product's enclosure that may be ol su[ficient magnitude

to constitute a Iisk of elect_c shock to persons¸

The exclamation point within an equilateral tl!angle is

intended to alert the3user to the pre_ence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the titelature accompanying the appliance

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

•The rating plate (serial nunlber pla_) and safely

caution are on the bc)ttom and/or the back of

the main unit.

• The rating infom_adon and safety caution of the

AC Adapter are on its upper and k_wer sides.

CAUTIONS:

•This camcorder isdesigned to be used with NTSGtype colol television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. Howevel, live lecording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playback ar_ possible anywhere.

•Use the JVC BN V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to lechalge them ol to supply powel to the

camcolder from an AC outlet, use the plovided multi-voltag_ AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion

adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Whentheequipmentisinstalledinacabinetolonashelf,makesulethatithassufficientspaceonall

sidestoallowfolventitation(I0cm(3-15/16")ormoreonbothsides,ontopandattherear).

Donotblocktheventilationholes.

(Iftheventilationholesaleblockedbyanewspaper,orclothotc,theheatmaynotbeabletogotout.)

Nonakedf{amesources,suchaslightedcandles,shouMbeplacedontheapparatus.

Whendiscardingbatteries,environmentalproblemsmustbeconsideredandthelocalrulesorlaws

governingthedisposalofthesebatteriesmustbefollowedstrictly.

Theapparatusshall not be exposed to dlipping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containels filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics ol medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit,

(If water ol liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

(1) Read these instructions. (10)

(2) Keep these instructions.

(3) Heed all warnings,

(4) Follow all instructions.

(5) Do not use this apparatus heal watel,

(6) Clean only with dry cloth.

(7) Do not biock any ventilation openings.

Instal[ in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions. (11)

(8) Do not instal[ neal any heat sources such

as radiators, heat rogisters, stoves, or othel

apparatus (including amplifiers) that (12)

produce heat,

(9) Only use attachments/accessolies specified

by the manufact_irer.

Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, blackot,

or table specified by

time manulacturer, or

sold with the

apparatus, When a

cart is used, use

caution when moving

timecart/appalatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-ovel,

Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long peliods of

time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

pelsonnek Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as powel-suppiy cold or plug is

damaged, {iquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to lain or n_oistLire, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped,

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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.

CAUTIONI

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to tile user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying

or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the

unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the

camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to

the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the

TV is not recommended, astripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in

damage.

Mini NTSC MultiMediaCard

•This camcorder isdesigned exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked "'_'l]_'" and memory cards* marked ",_P." or

"IVlultilVlediaCarfl"can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene...

.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark '_l_,'.

.... make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark -@'_P..or IVl,llllVlethaCarcI.

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use

without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show,

performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain

permission beforehand.)

*Memoly cardscanbe usedwith GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510only.

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•AC Adapter

AP-V10U

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V716U (GR-DVL915/

DVL815 only)

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V715U (GR-DVL510/

DVL310 only)

•Battery Pack •Lens Cap (E! pg. 6 for • Shoulder Strap

BN-V40BU attachment)

•MultiMediaCard

16 MB (GR-DVL915/

DVL815 only) or

8 MB (GR-DVL510 only)

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

•Audio/Video Cable

(_3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

oAAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

•CD-ROM

•Editing Cable

(GR-DVL915/DVL815 only)

•PC Connection Cable

(GR-DVL310 only)

•USB Cable (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only)

NOTE:

In order to maintain oplimum pertbrmanc e of lt_e camc order, provided cables may be equipped

with one or inc_recore fitte_

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Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE"

is set to "ON" (factory-preset). MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

•Available when the Power Switch is set to "0" or "[]" and

no cassette is in the camcorder.

•Performing any operation during the demonstration stops

the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed

for more than ] minute after that, the demonstration will

resume.

•"DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder

power is turned off.

• To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

1. Setthe Power Switch to "[M" while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU/

BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "L-_:ISYSTEM"

and press it. The SYSTEMMenu appears.

3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "DEMO

MODE" and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "OFF" and

press it.

5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "_IRETURN',

and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

Power Switch

Sub Menu

GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510

only

NOTE:

If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual d_anges olthe Automatic Demonstration

aclivated on lhe LCD monitor or viewfinde_

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect fl_e lens, attach fl_e provided lens cap to the camcoldel as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

To_onfirm the lenscap is _mcorrectly make sure the cap is flud_ to the camera.

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BAT. RELEASE Switch

CHARGE Lamp

'y pack

To AC outlet ToDC

coNr_ector

Battery pack Charging time

BN V408U approx. I hr. 30 min.

BN V416U (optional) approx. 2 hrs.

BN-V428U/optional) approx. 3 hrs. 20 rain.

Power

This camcorder's 2-way powel supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source ol power. Do not use

plovided power supply units with othel equipment,

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Tiff tile viewfinder upward _0. With the alrow on the

battery pack pointing downward, push the battely

pack slightly against the battery pack mount _2),then

slide down the battery pack until it locks in place (_.

Set the Power Switch to "OFF". Connect the AC

Adapter to the camcorder (_.

Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet _),

The CHARGE lamp on the camcolder blinks to

indicate charging has started,

When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the

AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcolder,

To Detach The Battery Pack...

.... slide BAT. RElEASE and pullout the battery pack.

NOTES:

•If the prolective cap is attad_ed lo U_ebattery pad_,

remove it first.

• During charging, the camcorder cannol be operal_d.

•ChargTng is notpossibt_ ifUte wrong type of battery is

usedL

• When charging lt_e ballery pack tbr the first time or after

a long storage period, Ute CHARGE tamp may not light:

In this cas_, remove the battery pack from the

canlcorder, lhen try chargTng again.

• If the battery operation time remains extremely short

even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn

out and needs to l;e replaced. Please purchase a new

otle.

• Using lt_eoptional AA- V40U AC Power Adapter/

Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U

battery pack without the camcorder However, it cannot

be used as an AC adaptei:

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I TTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make

sure that the camcorder's powo is turned

off. Failule to do so can result h_ a

camcorder maffuncfion.

NOTES:

•Recording time is reduced significantly under

ltte following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby nlod_ is engaged

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• Before extended use, it is reconlnlended that

you prepare enough ballery packs Io cover 3

times tile planned shooting time.

INFORMATION:

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Perfom_ step 1 of "CHARGING THE BATI ERYPACK"

(L:_ pg. 8).

Approximate recording time (unit: rain.)

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN V4OBU 1 hr 1 h_. 15 mln.

(35 rain) (40 rain.)

BN-V416U 2 hrs. 2 hrs. 30 rain

(optional) (1 hL 1(I mln.) fl hr. 20 min./

BN-V42BU 3 hrs. 30 Tnln. 4 hrs 20 rain

(optional) (2 hs.) /2 hrs 20 mini

BN-VB40U 5 hrs. 6 hrs 15 rain

(optional) (2 hrs. 55 rain.) /3 hrs 20 mini

BN-VB56U 7 hrs. _ hrs 40 rain

(optkJrlal) (4 hs.) /4 hrs 4B rain)

} : when the video light is on

The ext_nded use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Pcswer Adapt_r/Cha_er:

VU V840 KIT : BN V840U battery pack & AA V15U AC Puwer Adapt_r/Charger

VU V856 KIT : BN V856U battery pack & AA V80U AC Puwer Adapter/Charger

Read the kit's instruction manual before using.

Neither BN V840U not BN V856U can be chat[¢ed by using the AC Adapter provided with tbis camcordet: Use only

the AA VI _U AC fower Adaptet/('hat_er fur B N V640U battery pack and only AA V80U AC ! ower Adaptmi( hat_er

fut BN V856U batter), pack. Also, by using the optional IV(-" VC VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect

BN- V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcordet:

AC Adapter

To AC outlet To DC connector

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the iflustration).

NOTES:

• The provided A('Adapter f_atures automatir voltage

selection in the A( range from 110 V to 240 V.

• For other notes, _,_'pg. 7t.

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Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to tdke the battelies apalt, ol expose them to flame o_ excessive heat, as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its termina{s to come in contact with metals, as this can restltt in a

short circuit and possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium ion battely packs dI_ small but have a lalge powel cdpaclty. However, when one is exposed to cokJ

tempelatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens,

place the batte Wpack in you_ pocket or othe_ warn% protected place ia_ a short time, then re attach it to the

camco_de_: As k_ng as the batle Wpack itself is not cold, it should not affect pertormance.

(If you'le using d heating pad, make sule the bdttel_/ pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

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Power Zoom Lever-

RecordingStart/

Stopbutton f

•Power Switch

Diopter

Adjustment Control

GripAdjustment

I Sel)alate the V_lcro stlip.

Pass your right hand through the loop an(] grasp

the glip.

Adjust your thumb and fingers through the glip,

to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button

and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be

sure to fasten the Vdcro strip to your pleference,

ViewfinderAdjustment

Set file Powel Switch to "Q" ol "[M" whi{e

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch,

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Contlol u{ltil the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly

focused,

,.I-

ShoulderStrapAttachment

Make sule the battery pack is removed.

Following the illustration, thread the strap

through the eyelet _), then foM it back and

thread it through the buck]e (_). Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the stlap to

the other eyelet _) located under the Grip Strap.

Confim_ the strap is not twisted,

TripodMounting

CAUTION:

When attaching the camera to a tripod,

extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It

is not advised to use small sized tripods.

This may cause damage to the unit by

failing over.

I To attach the camera to a tripod, align the

direction stud and screw to the moul_ting socket

and stud hole on the camela. Then tighten the

screw clockwise. Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

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MENU/BRIGHT Whe_'l Date/TimeSettings

Power Lamp The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, butits

dislJay can be turned on or oil during playback

(L'_ pg. 50, 5U,

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,

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the

Menu Screen.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to sdect

"M DISPLAY". Press it and the DISPLAY Menu

appears.

Lock Bulton

Power Switch

Display

GR-DVL9t 5/

DVL815/DVL510

only

DISPLAY Menu

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "CLOCK

ADI.". Pless it and "month" is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the montk

hess it Repeat to input the day, year, hour and

minute,

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to sdect

"_IRETURN", and press it twice. The Menu Screen

Closes.

NOTE:

Even if you select "CLOCK ADJ.", if _e parameter is nol

highlighted the camcorder's internal clock continues to

operate. Once you move Ihe highlight bar to lhe frst dat_/

time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish

setting tile minul_ and press lhe MENU/BRIGHT wheel in,

the dat_ and time _Jeginoperation tronl tile dal_ and time

you jusl set.

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PUSH HERE

Cassette holder

cover

Erase protection tab*

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Loading/UnloadingA Cassette

The camcolder needs to be poweled tip to load or eject a

cassette.

SJideand hold OPEN/ElECT in tile direction of the

anow then pull tile cassette holder cover open until it

locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

• Do not touch internal components.

Insert or remove a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to

close the cassette holder.

• Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it r_cedes completely

befole dosing the cassette holder cover.

• When the battery's charge is low, you may not be

able to close the cassette hoMer cover. Do not

apply folce. Replace the battely with a fully charged

one befole continuing.

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place,

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape SP LP

30 rain. 30 rain. 45 rain.

60 rain. 60 rain. 90 rain.

80 rain. 80 rain. 120 rain.

*To Protect Valuable Recordings.,,

.... slide the elase protection tab on the back of

the tape in the direction of "SAVE". This

plevents the tape fiom being recorded over.

To record on this tape, slide the tab back to

"REC" befole loading it.

Be sure to pressonly the section labeled "PUSH

HERE" to close the cassette holdeu touching

other parts may cause your finger to get caught

in the cassette holdel, resulting in injury or

product damage.

NOTES:

•It takes afew second_ fc_r the cassett_ bolder to open. Do not apply force.

•If you wait afew serond_ and tile cassette ttolder does not open, close tile cassette holder _over and try

again. If Ihe cassetle bolder still (foes not opine, turn the camcorder off then on again,

• If tile lape does not toad properly, open Ihe casseIl_ holder cover fully and r_n!ove the cassette. A f_w

minules later, insert it again,

• When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a coldptace lo a warm environmenl; wait a short time before

opening tbe cassette holder cove_

• Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassett_ holder comes out may cause danlage to the canlcorde_

• Even when tile camcorder is switHted off, a cassette can b_ loaded or unloaded. After lbe cassette holder g

closed with tile canlcorder switched ofl_ however, it may not recede. It is reconln!ended to lure tile power on

b_fore loading or unloading.

• When resuming recording, once you open lbe cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the

tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased Imcorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder

came out or noL See page 20 for intbrmafion about recording from the nliddte of a tape,

M NU/BR,C.T RecordingModeSetting

Power L;imp

GR-DVL915/DVL815/

DVL510 only

Sot the tape lecording mode depending on your Defelence.

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button {ocated on the switch. The power

lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on,

hess the M[NU/BRIGHT wheel in, The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the M[NU/BRIGHT wheel to sdect

"D CAMERA" and pless it, The CAMERA Menu

appears.

Rotate the M[NU/BRIGHT wheei to select "REC

MODE" and press it. The Sub Menu appeals. Select

"SP" or "LP" by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

and pless it, Rotate the M[NU/BRIGHT wheel to

select "_IRETURN', and press it twice, The Menu

Screen closes.

• Audio Dubbing (_7 pg. 66) and Inselt Editing

(L'_ pg, 67) are impossible on a tape recorded in the

LP mode.

• "LP" (Long Play) is more economica], providing

1.5 times the lecording time.

NOTES:

•If the recording mode is switched du_g recording, _e

playback picture will be blurred at the swikhin_ point:

• It is r_conlmend_d that tapes recorded in the LP mode

on thg camcorder b_ played back on this calncorder.

• During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blorks of noise may appear or there may tJe

momentary pauses in the sound.

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Clippededge

LmMemory card

[_-- Labe

Card Cover

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Lock Button

Power Switch

-Power Lamp

Display

LoadingAMemoryCard

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510only)

The provided Mu_tiMediaCard is already inserted in

the camcordet when you receive the camcotder,

Make sule the camcolder's power is off.

Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

Insert the memory cald clipped edge filst.

•Do not touch the terminal on the _everse side

of the label.

To close the cald coveb push it until you hear a

click,

To Unload A Memory Card...

.... in step 3push the memory card, which then

comes out of the camcolder automatically. Puff it

out and close the card cover

NOTES:

•Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked

"_. " or MultiMediaCbrds marked

" lVh/ItilVlediaCard ".

• Some brand_ of memory cards are nol compatibl_

with this camcorde_ Before purchasing a memory

card, consuh its manufacturer or d#alar.

• Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to

FORMAT tile card. C_;_fag. 36.

ATTENTION:

Do not insed/lemove the memory card whi{e the

carflcorder is tulned on, as this may cause the

memory card to be con upted or cause the

camcorder 1o become unable to lecognize

whether or not the card is installed.

PictureQualityModeSetting

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510only)

The PiGme QaaHW mode can be selects] to be_

matd_ your needs. Two Pictar_ Quality modes ale

awdlable: FINE and STANDARD (in ordel of qualityL

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch. The

power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on,

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in, The Menu

Soeen appeals.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "1"5"1

DSC" and press it. Tile DSC Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee{ to select

"QUALITY" and press iL The Sub Menu

appear s. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select the desired mode and press iL

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee{ to select

"• RETURN", and press it twice. The Menu

Scleen c]oses.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

Memory Card Picture Quality Mode

8MB**

16 MB*

32 MB (optional)

64 MB (optional)

FINE STANDARD

100 200

200 400

400 800

800 ] 600

Piovided with GR-DVL915/DVLSI 5 only

** Provided with GR DVL510 only

NOTE:

The number of 5torabt_ hTlagesdepends m_ the

selPc[ed picture quality as well as dte composition of

Ihe subjects in tile images and tile type of memory

card being used.

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Power lamp

PowerSwitch

i :r

During

LockButton shooting

RecordingStarl/StopButlon

Display

--min---IP90 min---IP 89 rain------_3 min

(Now ( ak ub*ting)

0 min,<--I min,<-- 2 rain

(BNnk;ng) (BNnking) (BNnking)

BasicRecording

NOTE**

You should already have perfom!ed the procedures fgted

below. If not, do so before continuing.

•Power (L7 pg. 8)

•Grip Adjustnlenl ('z._ pg. 70)

• Viewgnder Adjustment ([:7 pg, 7O)

• Load A Ca_seB# _ pg. 72)

• Recording Mode S_Iting (El pg. 73)

hess in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it,

GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 on@ hess PUSH

OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/

DSC Switch to "VIDE()".

Set the Power Switch to "0" or "_" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure

the LCD monitol is fully open. Tilt it upwald/

downward lor best viewability,

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the LCD

monitor,

•The power lamp lights and the camcoldel entels the

Record-Standby mode, "PAUSE" is displayed.

hess the Recolding Stad/Stop Buttun, "_Rr_-

appears while recording is in plogress.

PUSH-OPEN

Button

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVL915/DVLB15/

DVL510 o_[y)

Tally lamp (lights while

recording is in progress)

To Stop Recording...

.... press the Recording Start/Sto) Button, The camcolder

re-entels the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The BrightnessOf The Display

.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level

indicatol on the display moves and the appropriate

bughtness is reached.

If you ale using the GR-DVL91 _/DVL815, it is also

possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by

closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as described

above.

NOTES:

•Iflhe Record-Standby mod_ continues for 5 minutes, file

camcorder's power shuts off automatically. To turn the

camcorder on again, set Ihe Power Swilch to "OFF',

then back to "Q" or "_".

• The image wig not appear simullaneousty on the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder. It wig appear in the

viewfind_r whc,nthe LCD monitor is in the fork

position, and it will appear on the LCD nlonitor when

fugy extend_L

• 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 ttl_ middle of a tape" (_ pg. 20).

•TOturn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, L'_/pg. 46, 4&

III III I I Ill I I III Ill.. : )lit_l_ill

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Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In sonle situations, diffelent shooting ang]es may

provide mole dramatic r_su[ts. Hold the canlcorder in

the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in tile most

convenient direction, It can rotate 270 ° (90° downward,

180 ° upwardL

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing yore own imag_

in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it

upward 180 ° so that it faces forward, then point the lens

toward yomself and start recording.

To turn on the camcorder rset the Power Switch

to any operation mode except "OFF'while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

Lock Bu_on

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Gr-DVL915/

DVLB15/DVL510 only; open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

When the Power Switch is set to "O ", "D"

appears. When set to "[]" or "_ ", there is no

indication.

(G R-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

When the Power Switch is set to "_ '_or "[]" and

the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to "_ ", "1_ '_

appears. When set to "VIDEO", there is no

indication.

OperationMode

Choose the appropriate operation mode accolding to your

plefemnce using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC

Swit( h (G R- DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 on ly).

Power Switch Position

[] (Manual):

Al]ows you to set wlfious recolding functions using the

Menus. If you want mole cleative capabilities than Full

Auto leco_ding, tly this mode.

Q(Full Auto):

Allows you to lecord using NO special effects ol manual

adjustments. Suitable for standald recolding.

OFF:

Alk_ws you to switch off the cdmco_der.

_r_:

• Allows you to play back a recolding on the tape.

• Allows you to transfel a still image leccmled on the tape

to a computer (GR DVL310 only).

• Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory

card or to mmsfer a still image stored in the memory card

to a computer (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only).

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to lecord on a latrineor pla_i<_yback a tape. If

"REC SELECT" is set to "_" I_1/_, _,, ill the DSC Menu

Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card.

r_r_:

Allows you to record a still image or display a still image

stored in the memory card.

l 8EN

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoomout (W:Wide angle)

Zoom display

Digital zoom zone

,dx<°ro,i ,l

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom Lever

FEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE:

To ploduce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towalds "T'.

Zoom Out

St{de the Power Zoom Lever towalds "W",

• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quickel the zoom action.

NOTES:

•Focusing may bPcome unstable during Zooming. In

Ihis case, set the zoom whil_ in Record_Standby,

lock the tbcus by using ltte manual tbcus

(L7 pg: 43), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

• Zooming is possibl_ to a maxhnum of 400X, or il

can be switched Io 70X magnificatfon using the

optical zoom _pg: 47).

• Zoom magnificatfon of over IOX is done through

Digital image processing, and is lbei_fore called

Digital Zoom.

• During Digital zoonl, the quality of inlage may

SUffPt:

• Digital zoom cannot be used when digftal image

processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve

(_-/pg: 40, 4 t) or Video Echo _pg: 39), is

acliw_ted,

• Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm 12")to tile

subject) is possible when tile Power Zoom Lever is

set all the way to "W". Also see "TELEMACRO" in

Ihe Menu Screen on pag_ 48.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(open the LCD monitor to

access this switch.)

DANGER

•The video light can become A

extremely hot, Do not touch _._

it either while in operation ol

soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may

result.

• Do not place the camcordel into the

carrying case immediately after using the

vkJeo light, since it remains exuemely

hot tel some time.

• When opelating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the

vkJeo light and people el objects.

• Do not use near flammable el explosive

materials.

• It is lecommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealel for replacing the video

light,

E.19

FEATURE:VIdeo Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim,

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as lequired:

OFF :Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject,

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the

car'ncorder is ruined On,

• The video light can only be used with the

caFncorder's power on,

• it is recommended to set the white balance

%7 pg. 45) to _ when you use the video light.

• When not using the video light, t_+rnit off to save

battely power,

NOTES:

•Even if the batl_ry indicator (_) does not blink

due lo low battery charge, lhe camcorder may turn

off automatically when you turn on the video light,

or when you starl recording wilh Ihe video lighl

turned on.

•When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is sel to "AUTO":

•Depending on the lighting condilion_, the video

light may keep turning on and of£ In lhg case,

manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON.

• while the "SHUTTER" or "SPORTS" nlod_

(El pg. 39) gengaged, lhe light is likely to stay

on.

• While the "TWILIGHT" mode ('£/pg. 39) is

engaged, the lighl will not activate.

• While the "NightAlive" mode (F+7pg. 38) is

engaged, the lighl will not activate.

20EN

"timeCode

During recording, a time code is lecolded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded

scene on tile tape during ptayba(k.

If lecording slarts flora a blank portion, the time code begins counting from "00:00:00"

(minute:second:frame). If lecolding starts from tile end of a previously lecolded scene, the time code

continues from the last time code numbel.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (L'_ pg, 6t 65), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank

portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted, When recolding is resumed, the time

code starts counting Lip again fiom "00:00:00'% This means the camcordel may lecord the same time

codes as those existing in a previously recolded scene. To plevent this, periorm "Recolding Fiom The

Middle of A Tape" below in the following cases;

• When shooting again after playing back a

recolded tape,

• When power shuts off during shooting.

• When a tape is lemoved and re-inselted during

shooting,

• When shooting using a paltiatty recorded tape.

• When shooting on a blank poltion located

partway though the tape.

• When shooting again aftel shooting a scene

then opening/dosing the cassette holdel cover.

Display

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RecordingFromTheMiddleOf ATape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (z! pg. 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,

then engag_ the Still Playback mode ([:_'_pg. 21).

2. Setthe Power Switch to "!"! - or "[M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then

staff recording.

NOTES:

•Tile time _od_ cannot be reset.

• During fast4brwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothl F

• Tile time _od_ is displayed only when "TIME CODE" is set lo "ON" _ pg. 49, 50).

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time cede Time cede Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 00:00:00

Tape

Shootingslarl point Shooting sloppoint Shootingstartpoint

Proper recording

Time cede Time cede Time code

00:00:00 05:43:21 05:44:00

Tape

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NormalPlayback

Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

Play/Pause Button (1_/11)_

Rewind Button /

Slo|

I Load a tape (L'C_pg, 12),

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VI DLO" (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 onJy), then set the Powel Switch to

"_" while plessing down the Lock Button located

on the switch. To start pJayback, press I_/11,

• Tustop p]ayback, press III.

• Press _ to rewind, or Ik-lbto fast forward the tape

during Stop mode.

To Control The Speaker Volume...

.... s[ide the Power Zoom Level (VOL) towards "+" to

turn up the volume, ol towards "-" to turn down the

volume.

Speaker

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/

DVLB15/DVL510 only; open the

LCD monitor to access this switch)

NOTES:

•ttStup mod_ continues tu_ 5 minutes when powe_ is

supplied from a battery, the camcordet shuts off automatF

cally. Tu turn on again, set the Powe_ Switch to "OFF", then

to ,,[_1_..

• The p/ayba_ p_re can be v_wed in _e LCD moni_

vie_,inct_ o_ on a connected TV - pg. 22).

•You can ago view the playback picture on the LCD monito_

with it fl_ed over and push_ _alnst the came_ body.

• LCD monitotyviewfinder indications:

•When power is supplied from a battery: the "CZZ3"

battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power i_ supplied from an AC outlet: " (_]" does

not appeal:

• During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.

• When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound

is not heald ffz2m the speakeg

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press I_/11 during playback.

2) Tu resume normal playback, press I_/11 again.

• tf still playback continues for more than about _ minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is automatically

en ,aged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcordeKs power is automaticagy turned off.

• V_]/_en I_/11 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.

Shuttle Search: AHows high-speed sealch in either dire(lion,

1) Pless I_-Ibtur fu_ald or 41.€fur l_velse seardl during playback.

2) Tu resume normal playback, press I_/11.

• During playback, press and hok] _or I_1_ Fhe search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you

release it, normal playback resumes.

• A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a maltunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allowsflame-by-frame sealch,

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ towalds "+" for forward Frame By Frame Playback, or towalds "-" for revelse

Frame By Frame Ptayback during Still Playback.

• Tu resume norma[ playback, press I_/11.

• tfyou are using the GR DVLgIS/DVLBIS, you can al_o use the provld_d remot_ control fur Flame By Frame

Playback (_ _r pg. 59).

Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL91 S/DVL81 S only)

and Playback Zoom

Awdlable onlywith the _emotecontrol (provided)(E, pg. 59, 60).

22en

Connections

These are some basic types of cor_nections, When making the connections, refer also to youi VCR and TV

inSll Uclion manuals.

S-Video cable To TV or VCR

To S (optional)

To S-VIDEO IN

T°AVlAudi°/Vide°cable(provided)

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum perfolmance of

the camcorder, plovk]ed cables may be

equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable

has only one core filter, the end thai is closest to

the filter should be connected to the camcordel.

White to

AUDIO [IN s*

Red to

AUDIO RIN s*

Yellow:

Not connecled

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cabte is not reguired for watching still images only.

Audio/Video cable

To AV T (provided)

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum perfolmance of

the camcorder, plovk]ed cables may be

equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable

has only one core filter, the end thai is closest to

the filter should be connected to the camcordel.

To TV or VCR

"--_3[_'--_

White to

AUDIO [IN s*

Red to

AUDIO R IN s*

Yellow to

VIDEO IN

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not iequired for watching still images only.

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Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect tile camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in tile illustlation ([:_'_pg. 22).

If usinga VCR ...go to step 3.

ff not ...go to step 4.

Conne(t the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR's h/struction manual

Turn on the camcolder, tile VCR and the TV.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set tile

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV. . .

• Date/Time

.... set "DATE/TIME" t(_"AUTO", "ON" or "OFF"

in the Menu Scleen ([:7 _pg. 50).

• Time Code

.... set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in the

Menu Screen (z! pg. 50).

• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays lor video p[ayback

Dilectory/File Names and Image Numbel/Total

Number of Images tor D.S.E. Playback

(GRDVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

.... set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD" or "LC D/TV" in

the Menu Scleen (E_ pg. 50).

O_, press DISPLAY on the _emote control

(provided with GR DVL915/DVL815 only).

NOTI:$:

•It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack

(_7 pg. 9).

•The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the

sheet included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with a

core filter to the camcorder. The core filter

reduces interference.

• To monitor the picture and sound fiom lhe

camcorder wilhout h_serling atape or nlemory

card _, set the canlcorder's Power Switch Io .1"!,, or

"_", lhen set your TV to the appropdale input

mode.

*GR DVL9tS/DVL815/DVLStO onl_,

• Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level lo avoid a sudden burst of sound

when tile canlcorder is turned on.

• If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shiHded, do not place lhe speakers adjacent to the

TV as interfPrence will occur in the camcorder

playback pirlure.

• If no image is displayed or no sound is heard fron!

the TV, set "SLAVINPUT" to "OFF" in the Menu

S{ reen (GR-DVLgt 5 only, _._'pg. 50).

BLANK SEARCH Button

Power Switch

Display

Stop Button (11)

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/

DVLB15/DVL510 only; open the

LCD monitor to access this switch)

BlankSearch

Helps you find where you shoukJ _arl leco_ing in the

mMdle of a tape to avoid time comteintem_ption (_ pg, 20),

Load a tape (L'h_pg, 12).

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDEO" (GR-DVE915/

DVL81 5/DVL510 onLy), then set the Powel Switch to

"[_" while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch.

hess BLANK SEARCH.

• "BLANK SEARCH" appears blinking and the

camcolder automatically starts reverse or forward

shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about

3 seconds of tape befole the beginning of the

deteded blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway...

.... press II.

NOTES:

•In st_p 3, if the currenl position is at ablank porlion the

camcord_r searches in the reverse direction, and if the

currenl position is al a recorded portion tile canlcorder

searches in the forward direction.

• Blank Search does not work if "HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE €lEANING CASSETTE" has appeared

with tile tape.

• If the b_ginning or end oflhe tape is reached during

Blank Search, ftte camcorder slops autonladcatly.

• A blank portion which gshorter than 5 seconds of tape

may nol be dPtected.

• Tile d_lect_d blank pc)rtion may be located between

recorded scenes. Before you start recording; make sure

there is no recorded scene after the blank pordon.

CONTENTS

Power Switch

BasicShooting(Snapshot)

You can use your cam(ordel as a Digital Still Camela fol

taking snapshots.

NOTEt

You sboutd already have p_rformed the procedures lisled

belong If not, do so before continuing.

•Power (_7 pg. 8)

• Grip Adjustmenl (_-: pg. 10)

• Viewfind_r Adjustment (_-: pg. 70)

• Loading A Memory Card _pg. 14)

• Picture Quality Mode S_lting (_/pg. 14)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to ,,rlk"_l', then set the

Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "D

CAMERA". hess it and the CAMERA Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "SNAP

MODE", then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired Snapshot mode, then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"_IRETURN" and pless it twice. The Menu Scleen

Closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

VID[O/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor"to access lbls switcb.)

Display

Menu Screen

Picture Quality

Displays the quality of the stoled image: FINE or STD

(standard) (irl order of quality) (_/pg. 14).

hess SNAPSHOT,

The image is recorded in the memory cald.

• Regardless of the Powel Switch position (" rl ,, or

"(@ % Snapshot lecolding takes place using the

selected Snapshot mode.

Number of shots taken

Displaysthe number of imagesthat havealreadybeen shot.

of shots

Displays the approximate total number of shots that (:an be stored, including those ah_ady taken

The num[x,r ir_creases or decreases dependlng on the shots stored, the Pi{ture Quality mode, etc.

Card icon

Appears during shooting an(] blinks when a nlemory car([ is llot loaded.

Shooting icon

Appears and blirlks during shootlrlg.

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PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode*

To Delete Unwanted Still Images...

.... when unwanted still images are stored in tile memory

card or its memory is fftl[, refer to "Deleting Images"

(_:7 pg. 32) and delete unwanted still images.

To Remove The Shutter Sound...

.... when you do not want to hear tile shutter sound, set

"BEEP" to "OFF" in the Menu Screen (_ pg. 46, 48),

The sound is no [onger heard flora tile speaker,

FRAME

Snapshot mode

with frame*

FULL

Snapshot mode

with no frame*

MULTI-4

Multi-Analyzer 4

NOTES:

•Even if"MULTI-4" or "MULTI-9" is enDgod, Snapshot

recording will be perh_mled in the FULL mod_ dudng

Digital Zoom or Night-Alive ('_ pg. 38).

• Even if "DIS" g set Io "ON" _ pg_ 47), Ihe Slabitizer

wilt bP disabled.

• If Snapshot recordin_ gnot possible, "PHOTO" blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed,

• ItProgram AE wilh special effects ([E_,p_. 38) is

engaged, certain nlodes of Program AE with special

eff_cls are disabled during Snapshol recording, In such a

case, the icon blinks.

• If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when

tile Power Swilch is set to "1]" or "_ "and power is

supplied from tile battery pack, the canlcorder shuts off

automatically to save pc_we_ Top_rtbrm shoot_n_ again,

sel Ihe Power Switch to "OFF", then lo "_" or "_ ".

• The Motor Drive mode (El pg. 42) isdisabled when the

VIDEO/DSC Switch is set Io ,l'Ig_',

• Stfll images taken are compliant to DCF (Desi[;n rules for

__mera File systpms). They do not have any compatibil-

ity with d_vi_es which are not compliant Io DCI.

MULTI-9

Multi-Analyzer 9

* There is the soured effect of a shutter dosing.

28 ,

Fast-Forward (Iblp) --

Butlon

Play (1_/11) Button-

Stop (m) Button-

Lock Button

Power Switch

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

[For Normal Playback] [For Auto Playbackl

To display the ne×t image

-- --

Display

---I!"

_--q,

NormalPlayback

Images shot with tile camcorder are automatica]ly

numbeled, then stored h_ numerical order in the memory

card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much

like flipping through a photo album.

Load a memory cald (E! pg. 14).

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to ,,B_'J ',, then set the

Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the

Lock Button.

•A stored image is displayed.

hess I_!_ to display the next image,

hess _1 to display the plevious image.

AutoPlayback

You can lun through all the images stored in memory

automatically.

Perform steps 1 and 2 above.

hess I_/11.

•If you pless 441 duung Auto P[ayback, images are

displayed in descending ordel.

• If you pless I_1_ during Auto Playback, images are

displayed in ascending order.

To end Auto Playback, pless II.

NOTES:

•Even ify_u shoot a flew image afterplaying back a I_w-

numbered one, tbis will not overwrite an exisling image,

because new images are autonlatically stored att'_r tbe

tasl_recorded one.

• Images shot in a file size olher lhan VGA wilh d_vices

that are compatible with DCF (Design rules far Camera

File systems) will be displayed as reduced-size tbumb-

nail images. These tbunlbnail images cannot be

transferred to aP(_.

• Images shot with devices that are not compaI_ble with

DCF cannot be viewed with tbis camcorder; "Unsup_

ported Data!" wilt t;e displayed.

Image number

To display the DispDys the index

previous image rlLun[xr of the hnage

1lEe(_:7 pg. 29).

Date

Displays the date when the image wag

shot (if "DAT_TIME" is set to "ON" in

the Menu Scre_n : 7 pg. 50 51)

-Directory and File names

Displays the dkectory and file names.

Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called "_00" and its file name is

"DVC00013".

Each time shooting takes peace, a iile name is made using a number whlch is

larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use I{ the

fleename reaches DVC09999, a new dkectory will be made and the iile name

wile start again trom DVC00001

In the playback screech,the di_ctory and only the Jast _ur diglts of the iile name

a_edisplayed¸

Displays the iota] lit Jr fiber of stored JMag( s

E.29

Picture quality INDEXScreen

Index number Selected image Tile images you shot can be displayed together with their

index iniormation. Convenient for checking images shot

beiorehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture

quality as well as which images ale protected against

accidental erasure.

Protect ico.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

1: Index number

Index numbels are marked from 1. For example, when 10

images are stored (index number: 1 to 10), if thr_e images

with index numbels 2, 4 and 6 are deleted from memory,

the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill

any gaps in the numerical sequence. Therefore, the

numbel of romaining images is 7, and the new index

numbels range from 1 to 7.

F/S: Picture Quality

Displays the quality of the stored imag_. There are 2

modes available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of

quality) (ET pg. 14).

[_1: Protect icon

When an image is protected against its accidental erasure,

a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality

indicator, and that image cannot be deleted,

Selected Image

An image is framed in green when it is selected. Rotate the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the

desired image.

Display

MeNu Screell

Playback Screen

IndexPlayback

You can view the images stored in memoly six at a time.

Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to view.

Perfom_ steps 1and 2 of "Normal Playback" on

pg, 28.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Rotate the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "M MEMORY" and

press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

'INDEX' and press it. The INDEX Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move timegleen

frame to timedesired image and press it. The image

selected in the INDEX Screen is displayed.

30EN

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

JUMP Button

Display

Jump Screen

images

Index number

JumpPlayback

When viewing still images stored in a memoly card, you

can call up directly an image you want to view by

specifying its index number.

_ less lUMP during Nomlal Playback (L'_ pg. 28).

The Jump Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to enter the index

number of tile desiled image and press it.

• The image fol the selected index number is

displayed.

• To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen

is being displayed, pless lUMP agaim

E,31

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel ProtectingImages

The Protect mode he{ps prevent the accidental elasure of

images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the

Picture Quality indication, that image cannot be deleted.

Power Switch

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch)

Display

Menu Screen

Normal playback

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "_', then set tile

Powel Switch to "f_rvl,, while plessing down the

Lock Button.

• A stored image is displayed.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate tire MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select "M MEMORY" and press it. The MEMORY

Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"PROTECT" and press it. The PRE)TECT index Screen

appears.

TO PROTECT AN IMAGE

Before doing the following, perform steps 1through 3

above,

_ Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wired to move the green

frame to tire desired image and press it. A "1_1"

padlock malk appears on the selected image.

Repeal this procedure for all images you do not wish

to delete by accident.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select

"EXIT" and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

PROTECT Index

ScrqL_,ll

NOTE:

When the memory is initialized or corrupl_d, even

prolected images are dHeted. If you do not wahl lo lose

important images, transfer Ihem Io a PC and save Ihem.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1through 3

above.

I otate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move tire green

frame to the desired image and press it. The "IYI"

padlock malk located above the image disappeals

and the image is no longer protected

Repeat this procedure for all images fiom which you

wish to remove protection.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select

"EXIT" and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

Normal playback

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access Ibis switch)

Display

DELETE Index

Screen

Deletion

Confirmation

Screen

DeletingImages

heviously shot hrlages can be deleted either one at a time

ol all at once.

Set tile VIDEO/DSC Switch to -I'_k_- then set tile

Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down tile

Lock Button.

•A stored image is dispJayed,

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in, The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select "M MEMORY" and press iL The MEMORY

Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "DELETE"

and pless it, The Sub Menu appears.

TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE

Befor_ doing the l_)llowing, pelfoun steps 1through 3above.

Rotate tire MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"CURRENT" and press it. The Deletion Confirmation

Screen appears.

Rotate tire MENU/BRIGHT whee[ to select

"EXECUTE" and press it. The culr_ntly disp]ayed

image is deleted.

•If "CURRENT IMAGE ISPROTECTED" appears, the

image is protected and cannot be deleted

(_7 pg. 31 ).

• To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select "CANCEU' and press it.

TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING

IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY

Beforedoing thelbllowing, pelfolm steps1through 3above.

Rotate tire MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "SELECT"

and pless it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the gleen

frame to the desired image that you wish to deI_te

and pless it. An "X" appears above the selected

image.

Re)eat this procedure fol all images that you wish to

de ete.

To dese[ect an image, press the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel in again. The "X" disappeals.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select

"NEXT" and press it. The Deletion Confirmation

Screen appears.

Rotate tire MENU/BRIGHT wheel to setect

"EXECUTE" and press it. Tire selected images ar_

deleted and the nom_al playback screen appears,

• To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select "CANCEU' and press it.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel TO DELETE ALL IMAGES

Befole doing the following, peHorm steps 1 through 3on

pg, 32,

_ otate the MENU/BRIGHT wheal to select "ALL" and

pless it, The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheal to select

"EXECUTE" and pless it, At{ the images ale deleted,

• To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheal to sdect "CANCEL" and press it.

NOTES:

•Protectod images (_7 pg. 31) cannot b_ d_l_ted with d_e

above operation. Todelete them, remove protecdon

first.

•Once images are deleted, they cannot t_ reslored.

Check images betbr_ d_leting.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other

operation (such as turning off the camcordel) dudng

deletion. Also, be sure to use the plovided AC

Adaptel, as the memory cald may be corrupted ff the

battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the

memo Wcard becomes corrupted, initialize it.

(L'h_pg, 36)

34 N

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch)

Display

Menu Scr,_n

41-

SettingPrintInformation(DPOFSetting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Punt

Ordel Format) standard in order to support future systems

such as automatic printing, which records information

about the stitl images you wish to punt (such as time

numbel of prints to make). Thele ale 2 print iniormafion

settings avaiiabJe: "To punt all still images (one print fol

each)" explained beJow and "To print by selecting stiJ[

imag_s and no. of prints" (L'T pg, 35).

TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT

FOR EACH)

Set tile VIDEO/DSC Switch to ,,l'i'g_l,, then set tile

Powel Switch to "F21RI" while pressing down tile

Lock Button.

• A stored image is displayed,

hess the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ in, The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

se[ect "M MEMORY" and press it. The MEMORY

Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ to select "DPOF"

and pless it, The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ to select "ALL" and

p_essit, Selection is complete, The Confirmation

Screen appears.

Rotate timeMENU/BRIGHT whee[ to select

"EXE( UTE" and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

• To cancel selection, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to se]ect "CANCEL" and press it.

To Reset The Setting...

.... seiect "RESET" in step 4, The setting is leset to 0 for all

Coafirmation

Screen still images.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Display

DPOF Scr,_n

Confirmation

Screen

TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES

AND NO. OF PRINTS

Perfom_ steps 1through 3on pg. 34.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to selsect "SELECT"

and pless it, Selection iscompJete, The DPOF Scleen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the gleen

frame to the image you wish to print and pless it,

Select the number of punts by rotating tile MENU/

BRIGHT wheel towards "+" to inclease the number,

ol towalds "-" to declease the number and pless it.

Repeat steps 3and 4 for the desired number of prints.

• The number of prints can be set up to 15.

• Tu correct the numbel of prints, select the image

again and change the number_

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheei upward to select

"NEXT" and press it. Selection is complete. The

Confirmation Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to se{ect

"EXECUTE" and pless it, The normal playback screen

appears.

• Tu cancel selection, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select "CANCEL" and press it.

To ResetThe No. Of Prints...

.... select "RESET" in step 4 on pg. 34. The number of

plints is reset to 0 for all still images,

CAUTION:

While pedorming the above, never disconnect powel,

as this may cause the memory to be corrupted.

NOTES:

•If you load a nlemory card already sel as sbown above

in a printer compatible with DPOF, it wilt make prinls of

tbe selected still inlages autonlalfcatty.

• Toprint hnages recorded on a Iape, first dub tbc,n! to a

mc,mory card (El pg. 55f.

36EN

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access Ibis switch)

Display

Menu Scr,_n

InitializingAMemoryCard

You can initialize a memoly card anytime,

After initializing, all imagesand data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "m ", then set the

Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the

Lock Button.

• A stored image is displayed,

Pless the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in, The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select "_ MEMORY" and press it. The MEMORY

Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"FORMAT" and press it. The Confilmation Screen

appears.

Rotate timeMENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"EXECUTE" and press it. Timememory card is

initialized. When initialization is finished, "NO

IMAGES STORED" appeals.

• To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select "CANCEL" and press it.

CAUTION:

Do not pel_rm any other operation (such as turning

off the camcorder) dudng initialization. Also, be sure

to use the plovided AC Adapteb as the memory cald

may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted

during initialization. If the memoly card becomes

corrupted initialize it.

CONTENTS

38 N

NOTES:

•During Night-Alive, the following funrlions

or selth_gs cannot be acl_vated and its

indicator blinks or goes out:

•Some modes of "Proglam AE With Special

Effects" _pg. 38, 39), "Piclure Wipe/

Dissolve" _pg. 40. 41).

•"GAIN UP" in CAMERA MENU (El pg: 47),

•"DIS" in MANUAL MENU (_ pg. 47).

•"Video light" when LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

is set to "AUTO" (E _pg. t9).

• During Night-Alive, it may be difficull to

bdng the camcorder into focus. To prevenl

thg, use of aIripod g recomnlended.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Night-Alive

Makes dalk subjeds ol aleas even brighter than they

wouM be under good natural lighting. Although the

recorded image is not grainy, it may look as ff it is strobing

due to the slow shutter speed.

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button tocated on the switch.

hess NIGHT-ALIVE so that the Night=AiNe indicator

"_"appeals.

• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

• "A" appears beside "Jl" while the shutter speed is

being automatically adjusted,

To Deactivate Night-Alive...

.... press NIGHT-ALIVE again so that the Night-Alive

indicatol disappears.

Power Switch

NIGHT-ALIVE Button

Display

SLOW10X

GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only

ProgramAEWith SpecialEffects

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button tocated on the switch.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in, The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "_

PROGRAM AE", then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to sdect the

desired mode (_ pg. 39), then press it. SeLection is

complete. Pless the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

The Menu Screen closes.

hess P.AEso that the selected effect indicator

appears.

To Deactivate The Selected Mode...

.... press P.AEagain so that the effect h_dicatoldisappears.

NOTES:

• Program AE with special effects _an be changed during

_cordi_ or du_ Record-Standb_

• Some mod_s of Program AE special effects cannot be

used during Nighl-Alive.

IMPORTANT:

Some mod_s of Proglam AE wilh special effects

cannot be used with certain Fade/kVipe Eff_cts (_-/pg.

40, 41). tf an unusable mode is sel_cled, its indicator

blinks or goes out:

SHUTTER

1/60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a

second, B{ack bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become nanower,

1/100The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a

second, The flickering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mer(ury vapol lamp is

leduced.

•"_ SPORTS

(Variable Shutter

Speed: 1/250-

1/4000)

This setting a]lows fast-moving images Io be

captuled one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow motion playback The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

_ SNOW

Corapensates fol subjects that may otherwise

appeal too dark when shooting in exuemely bright

surroundings such as in the snow,

[] SPOTLIGHT

Compensates fol subjects that may otherwise

appeal too bright when shooting under extremely

strong direct Hghting such as spotlights.

NOTE:

_PO_IGH_ has the same effect as _wi_ _e

exposure conlrol (El pg. 44).

_.,_ TWILIGHT

Makes evening scenes look more natural

White Balance (E_'_pg. 45) is initially set to D_,

but can be changed to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically

adjusts the focus lrom applox. 10 m (32 if) to

infinity. From [ess than 10 m (32 fl), adjust the

focus manuafly.

[] SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a blownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode lor a

cIassi( look.

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.

I_ CLASSIC FILM

Gives lecolded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a sedes of consecutive

snapshots.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

Lights dalk subjects ol aleas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting. Use

"SLOW" only in clark areas.

-_g-1SLOW4X

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow

shooting in clarkenvironments.

_-2 StOW 10x

S[ow Shutter raises light sensitivity furthel to allow

shooting in even darker environments.

NOTES:

•When using "SLOW'; the image take_on a strob_

fike effect.

•ttthe manual focus indicator blink_ when _SLOW"

isused, adjust fcJcusmanually and use a tripod.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a "ghost" to the subject, giving your

recording a "lantasy" feeling. Zoom magnification

of over IOX is not available.

40EN

Fade/WipeEffects

These effects let you make pro_style scene

transitions, Use them to spice up the transition

lrom one scene to the next. You can also valy

transitions lrom scene to scene.

IMPORTANT:

Some FadeAWipe Eff_c_scannot be used wilh

certah_ modes of Program AE with special

efl_cls (_ pg. 38, 39), If an unusable Fade/

Wipe Effect g selected, its indicalor blinks or

goes out.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

FADE/WIPE SELECTION (_, _, _, [_,

I_, I--I, I_, I_, [] and r'-_)

Fadeor Wipe wolks whenvideo recordingisstartedor

when youstop recording,

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDE()"

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only), then set tile

Powel Switch to "[M" while pressing down the Lock

Button located on tile switch.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in, The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "_

WIPE/FADER", then pless it,

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.

• The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is

resewed. The indicatol representing the selected

effect appeals.

hess the Recolding Stall/Stop B_ttton to activate the

Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

R[_ording Start/Stop Button To Deactivate The Selected Effect...

.... select "OFF" in step 4.

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

([_P, B_P, lip, I_P, I_P, []P and [_P)

Tile Picture Wipe ol Dissolve wolks when video recording

is staffed.

VID[O/DSC Swilch (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only; open the

LCD monitor" to access this switch)

NOTES:

•You can extend tt_e lenf_th ofa FadP or Wipe

by pressh_g and holding tile Recording Slar_/

Slop BuIIoI1.

• Ifdte power gturned offaflPr a scene is

finiMled recording, die stored poinl is erased,

disabling tile Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-

tion, When this happens, the Picture Wipe/

Dgsolve indicalor blink_. Also note that

power shuts off automadcatty if5 minutes

elapse in the Record Standby mode.

• The sound at die end of the last recorded

sce_le i_ llot stored.

• Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used while

Night-Alive is being actiw_ted _pg. 38).

Follow steps 1though 4 above.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during

recording...

.... press tile Reco,ding Sta,t/Stop Button when one

scene is finished. The point at which tile scene

ended is stored in memo W.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode...

.... press the Recolding Stall/Stop Button to start

recording and press it again when one scene is

finished, The point at which the scene ended is

stored in memory,

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve...

.... tile point at which the scene ended isalready

stored in memory,

If you stalt recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the plevious recording (without having

turned the camcorder's power off), tile previous scene

wipes out, revealing the new scene.

Fader And Wipe Menu

FADER--WHITE

1-_ FADER-- BLACK

_W FADER-- B,W

I-_ MOSAIC

WIPE -- CORNER

]WIPE-- WINDOW

_] WIPE -- SLIDE

WIPE -- DOOR

1_ WIPE-- SCROLL

Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black scleen.

Fade in to a color scleen from a black and white screen, or fade out

from color to black and white.

Fade in or out with a fuJkscreen mosaic effe(t.

Wipe in on a black screen from the uppel light to time[owel left

cornel, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black

scleen,

Timescene starts in the center of a b[ack screen and wipes in toward

the cornels, or comes in from the cornels, gradually wiping out to the

center.

Wipe in flom right to leit, or wipe out from left to Hght.

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the [eft and right,

revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black scleen leappeals from

left and right to cover the scene.

The scene wipes in from timebottom to the top of a black screen, or

wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black scleen.

Wipe in flom the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,

WIPE -- SHUTTER o, wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a

black screen.

r-_---]p The new scene gladually appeals as the old one gradually disappears.

DISSOLVE

Timenew scene wipes in over the previous one from the uppe= right

K-IF WIPE -- CORNER cornel to the Iowel left comer.

Dp The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen

WIPE -- WINDOW •toward the comers, covering the previous scene, i

I_-]p Timenext scene gradually wipes in ovel the previous one flora right to

WIPE -- SLIDE left.

The plevious scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like

I IP WIPE -- DOOR a dool being pushed open to reveal the next scene,

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the

WIPE -- SCROLL scleen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward

E_]p WIPE -- SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen.

42EN

SNAPSHOT Butlon Snapshot(ForVideoRecording)

This featule tets you record stiJ[ images that book {ike

photoglaphs onto a tape,

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Power Switch

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only; open the

LCD monitor 1o access this switch.)

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch tu "VIDEO" (GR DVL9t 5/

DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the Power Switch to

"[]" while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "rt

CAMERA". Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select "SNAP

MODE", then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired

Snapshot mode, then press it.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

".4RETURN" and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

• The available Snapshot modes are the same as those on

pg. 27.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Display

Menu Scr,_n

Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby...

"PHOTLY appea_s and a still image will be lecorded

fol approx. 6 seconds, then the camcolde_ _e entels

the Record Standby mode.

If you press during Recording...

"PHOTO" appea_s and a still image will be lecorded

ful approx. 6 seconds, then the normal leco_ding

resumes.

• Regardless of the Power Switch position (" _" or "[M "),

Snapshot recording takes 31ace using the selected

Snapshot mode.

Motor Drive Mode

Kee _ing SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial

p Iotograp ly. (Interw_ between sti I images: approx. I second)

NOTES:

•To remove the shutter sound, "BEEP" on lag. 46, 48.

•Even if "MULTI 4_"o_ "MULTI 9" is engaged, Snapshot recording will be perforated in the FULL mode during Digital

Zoom o_ Night Alive I_ pg. 38).

•If Snapshot recording is not possible_ "PHOTO" Minks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

•If Ptc_ram AE with special eft_cts (pg. 38) is engag_t, celtain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled

during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

•IfSNAPSHOTi_ pressed when _'DIS" is set to "ON" (rt_. 47), the Stabilizel will be disaMed.

• The Motor Ddve mod_ is disabled when "REC SELECT" is set to "_ I_1 /_ _" in the Menu Screen

(" pg. 49).

• During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are available when _,1_1_ _ COPY" is set to _'OFF" in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 50). Howevel; the shutter sound is not heard.

• During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the viewfinder may be pariially missing. However, there is no

eft_ct in the recorded image.

• When a cable is connected tu the AV connectut; the shutter sound is not heard from the speaket; however it is

recorded onto the tape.

•_PHOTO will appear whil_ the snapshot i_ b_ing taken.

Focus dete_ion zone While focusing on a further

subject

N43

While focusing ona nearer

subject

FEATURE:Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability lrom dose-up (as close as approx.

5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinky.

Howevel, correct focus may not be obtainable in tile situations listed below (in these cases use manual

focusing):

• When two subjects ovellap in the same scene.

• When illumination is low.*

• When the subje(t has no contrast (diiierence in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or

a clear, blue sky.*

• When a dalk object is barely visible in the viewfinder. _"

• When the scene contains minute pattelns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast walnings appear [)linking: _l 41, • and IlL

NOTES:

•If tile I_ns is snleared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possibl_. Kec,p the I_ns clean, wiping with a

piece of soft cloth if it get_ dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft clolh or wait for it to dry

naturally.

• When shooting a subject close to tile lPns, zoom out first (_.'C_pg. t8). If zoomed-in in the auto focus

modP, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder

and lhe subjPct: This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" (E;' p_: 48) is activatPd.

FEATURE:Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain toltec: fOCUS,

OPERATION:

1)If you are using the viewfinder, you shoutd already have made the ne_essary viewfinder adjustments

(_ pg. 10).

2) Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down the Lock Button tocated on the switch, then press

FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To locus on a falthel subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards "+'. "•" appears and blinks.

To locus on a nealel subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards "-". "_1" appears and blinks.

4) hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, pless FOCUS twice or set the Powel Switch to "n ,,

If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcolder will entel the focus adj_istment mode again.

NOTES:

• Be sure to focus the lens in Ihe maximum tet_photo position when you use the Manual Focus mode. It"

you focus in on a subject in tile wide_angt_ position, sharply focused inlages _annot be oblained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer tbcal lengths.

• When the focus level cannol bP adjusted any furtbel or closer, "_" or ",_" will blink:

ExposureControl

Manua_ exposure adjustment is recomnlended in the

lollowing situations:

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

backglound is too bright:

• When shooting on a reflective natural background

surb as at tile beach or when skiing.

• When the backglound is overly dart_or tbe subject

light:

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch,

Pless EXPOSURE. The exposule control

indicalol appeal.

Rotate timeMENU/BRIGHT wheel towards "+"

to brighten timeimage, ol towards "-" to darken

the image, (maximum -+6)

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposule

adjustment iscomplete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control...

.... press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch

to "Q ", (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the

camcorder will enter the exposure adjustment

mode again,)

To Brighten The Subject Quickly...

.... press BACKLIGHT. [] is displayed and the

subject is brightened, Ifpressed again, []

disappears and the bHghmess letums to the

plevious level,

•+3 exposule has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause timelight arounct the

subject to become too blight and the subject m

become whim.

•Backlight compensations is also available when the

Power Switch is set to "D ".

•Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect

when the manual Exposu.e Control mode is

engaged.

Iris Lock

Use this ffmction in the foIMwing situations:

• When shooting a n!oving subj_cL

• When the distance to the subject changes Iso its

size in the LCD monitor or the viPwfinder changes),

such as when the subject is ba_king away.

• When shooting on a reflective natural bact_ground

such as at the beadl or wben skiing:

• When shooting objects under a spottigbt.

• When zooming.

When the subject is close, keep the iris Mcked, Even

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not dalken or brighten.

Before the following steps,perform steps 1 and 2 of

"Exposure Control".

idjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor ol the viewfindeb then press and hold

the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds.

The exposure control indicator and "Ol"

appeal.

PresstimeMENU/BRIGHT wheel in,"111-

changes to "{I. " and the his is locked,

Iris lock indicalor --

BACKLIGHTButton (1_!_)

EXPOSURE

Rulton (_F_)

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

To Return To Automatic Irls Control...

.... pless EXPOSURE twice so that the exposule

control indicatol and "Ill- disappear. Ob set the

Power Switch to "I1 -.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris...

.... after step 2of "Exposure Control", adjust the

exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

Then lock the ilis in step 3of "Iris Lock". For

automatic locking, pless EXPOSURE twice in

step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about

2 seconds.

Iris

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-

lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilales in dim environments to allow in

more light.

WhiteBalanceAdjustment

A term that refers to timecouectness of color

reproduction under various lighthmg. If the white

balance is correct, all other colors will be acculately

reproduced.

The wNte balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, mole advanced camcolder operators

contro] this function manua][y to achieve a more

professional color/tint reploduction.

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel im The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"[[_ W.BALANCE', then press it. The

W.BALANCE Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to sdect the

desired mode.

"AUTO" White balance is adjusted

autumatically (facto W

preset).

"[x",d MWB" White balance is set

manually.

"_, FINE" Outdoors on a sunny day.

"'_ CLOUD" Outdoors on a cloudy clay.

";'_ HALOGEN" A video light or similar type

of lighting is used.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is

complete, hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in

again. The Menu Scleen closes and the selected

mode indicator except "AUTO" appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance...

.... select "AUTO" in step 4, Or, set the Power

Switch to "O ",

NOTE:

White balance cannot b_ used when Sepia or

Monotone _ p_. 39) is acdvalPd.

ManualWhiteBalanceOperation

Pertom_ ManuM White Balance when shooting undel

various types of lighting,

Follow steps 1 through 4of the white balance

adjustment, and select "[x_,dMWB'.

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white papel fills the screen.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until _

begins blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed, k'_ resumes

normal blinking.

Press timeMENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The

Menu Screen closes and the Manual White

Balance indicatol _'zJisdisplayed.

MENU/BRIGHT Wh_l

Power Switch

White paper

To Change The Tint For Recording...

.... in step 2, substitute colored papel for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the color,

changing the tint. Red paper - deeper green;

blue paper - orange; yellow paper = deeper

purple.

NOTES:

•In stPp2, il may be difficult to focus on the white

pape_ In such a cas_, adjusl focus nlanually

(';-/ pg. 43).

• A subject can be shot under various types of

tigbting conditions indoors (natural flourescenl;

candtelight; ek.). Because d}e color temperature is

different dependin_ on lhe light sourcp, the subject

that will differ dependin_ on the white balance

selthlgs. Use thg funrdon for a more natural result:

• Once you adjust white balance manually, die

setdn_ is retained even if the lx)wer is turned off or

tile battery removed.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Sub Menu

[

Normal Screen

ForRecordingMenu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

onlscreen menu system that simplifies many of the mole

detailed camcorder settings (E! pg. 47 49),

Set the Power Switch to "_" while pressing down

the Lock Button tocated on the switch.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired ffm(tion menu, and press iL The selected

function menu appears.

Function menu setting depends on the lunction,

If you have selected "_ WIPE/FADER';

"_ PROGRAM AE" or "_ 144.BALANCE"...

.... see pg. 47.

If you have selected ,,!1 CAMERA", "_ MANUAL"

"_ SYSTEM'; "1_ DISPLAY" or -I%1 DSC" (GR

DVLgt _/DVL8t _/DVL310 only)...

.... go to step 5.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function and pless it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, iotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

parameteb and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"_IRETURN" and press it twice. The Menu Screen

Closes.

°The [_] icon leplesents "END".

*Actual menus differ by model and may appear

differently from these illustrations. Some menu

items may not be unaw_ilable on your model.

Menu Screen Explanations

_WIP_FADER

r;_PROGRAM AE

I'_W, BALANCE

REC MODE

SOUND

MODE

16 BIT

ZOOM 10X

400X

SNAP MODE

GAIN UP OFF

AUTO

_|-'-A

DIS

Refer to "Fade/Wipe Effects" (E! pg. 40, 41 ).

Refer to "Proglam AE With Special Effects" (L_ pg, 38, 39L

Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Mamtal White Balance

Opelation" ([;' pg. 45).

Allows you to set the video recolding mode (SP or LP) depending on you.

pleference (L_ pg. 13L

Enab[es video lecolding of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing, (Equivalent to the

32 kHz mode of previous models)

Enables video lecolding of stereo sound on two separate channels, (Equiva-

lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

When set to "t0X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged,

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom, By digitally processing and magnifying

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 40X digital magnificaBon,

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom, By digitally processing and magnifying

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 400X digital magnification.

Refer to "Basic Shooting (Snapshot)" (L_ pg, 26) ol "Snapshot (For Video

Recolding)" ([;_ i)g, 42L

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustmenL

The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bdght.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or pool lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's movements are not smooth or

natulak The overall appearance may be grainy, While the shuttel speed is

being automatica[ly adjusted, "_|" A" is displayed.

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at

high magnificaBom

NOTES:

•Accurate stabilization may not be possible ff hand shake is excessive, or

under the fol]owing conditions:

• When shooting subjects with vertical ol horizontal stlil)es.

ON [_l), • When shooting (lark or dim subjects.

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

• Switch off this mode when lecolding with the camcorder on a tripod.

•n/ _ -

The [_ ndcaorbhnksolgoesou iI heSablzelcannotbeused.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

•The "n CAMERA •settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both "_] " and "_ ".

•The "_] MANUAL'seIIings are effective only when the PowerSwitch is sel to "_'.

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48 ,

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

TELE

MACRO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i

Usually the distance to a subject where tile lens is in focus depends on tile

zoom magnification. Unless thele is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the

subject, tire lens is out of focus at tire maximum telephoto setting. When set

to "ON', you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.

60 cm (2 fig.

• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of locus.

WIDE Recolds with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

MODE nom_al screen ratio.

CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the scleen. During playback on

[Z wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. [Z appears. When using this mode, refer

to youl wide-screen TV's instluction manual During pDyback/recording on

D 4:3 TVs/L( D monitor/viewfinder, black bands ale inserted at the top and

<bottom of the screen and the image appears like a [etterboxed 16:9 movie.

1_ • The "CINEMA" mode is effective only when the VID[O/DSC Switch is set

to "VI D EO" (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 on ly).

SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect latio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

[_] image to fit the screen without distortion. I_] appears. When using this

mode, refel to your wide-scleen TV's instruction manuak Duung playback!

recolding on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated

vertically.

• The "SQUEEZE" mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch isset

to "VI D EO" (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 on ly).

WIND Disengages the function which cuts down on noise cleated by wind.

CUT ON _ Helps cut clown on noise created by wind. "_%" appeals. The quality of the

sound will change. This is normakEven though not heald while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

BEEP OFF Even though not heald while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

BEEP The beep soundswhen the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end

of lecolding. Atso to activate the shutter sound effect (_' pg. 26, 42).

Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is perJormed. It also

activates the shuttel sound effect (_/pg. 26, 42).

TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.

Tile taHy lamp comes on to signal the sta,t of recording.

ID This numbel is necessaWwhen connecting tire camcorder to a device such as a computel

NUMBER using the J tem_inal (JLIP).The numbers range from 01 to 99. FactoWsetting is06.

GR-DVL310

only)

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

•The "_ MANUAL"settings are effective only wb_'n the PowerSwitch is sel lo "_".

• "[_] SYSTEM" functions whi_h are sel when the Power Switch is set to "_ " are also appti_'d when tile

Power Switch is set to "_" f_ tog. 50).

DEMO OFF

MODE

SIDE LED

(GR-DVL915/.....................................

DVL815only) OFF

CAM

RESET EXECUTE

ON LCD

SCREEN

DATE/ OFF

TIME

CODE ON

CLOCK ADJ.

Automatic demonstration wit[ not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,

and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When "DEMO

MODE" is set to "ON" and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration stalts.

Perforating any operation duung the demonstlation stops the demonsu ation

temporarily, If no operation is performed fol more than 1 minute after that,

the demonstration will resume,

NOTES:

•If a tape is in the camcolder, the demonstration cannot be turned on,

• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcordel power is turned off.

• If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some ffmctions will not be available,

After viewing demo, set to "OFF",

The Side LED indicator (Lth_p, 78, 79) lights on the camcorder when the

Powel Switch is set to "_]" or "[] ".

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset,

Resets all settings to the factory-pleset.

Keeps the camcorder's display (except the (late, time and time code) from

appearing on the connected TV scleen.

Makes the camcordeRs display appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV,

The date/time does not appear,

Displays the date/time for approx, 5 seconds in the following cases:

•When the Power Switch is set flom "OFF" to "D" or "[] ",

• When video playback starts. The camcolder displays the date/time when

scenes ale lecolded.

•When the (late is changPd during video playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code is not displayed,

Time code is disp[ayed on the camcordel and on the connected TV. Frame

numbers are not disp[ayed during recording.

Allows you to set the current (late and time (E! pg. 1t ),

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

QUALITY Allows you to set the Picture Q_ality mode (FINE and STANDARD) depending on your

pleference (_' pg. 14).

UREC When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch setto

SELECT ' VIDE()', still images are recorded only onto the tape,

I_1/ When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch setto

_. _ "VIDEO", still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the

camcordeds built-in memo W.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

• _'[_] SYSTEM" and "_] DISPLA Y" tunctions which are set when the Powe_ Switch is set to "[]" are also applied

when the Power Switch is set tu "[_" (_rT pg. 50). "CLOCK A DI." only appea_ when the Power Switch is set tu

•The "_] DISPLAY" settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to ,'R ..

•The "ON SCREEN" setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided

with GR-DVLgI 5/DVL815 only) (_'T t__. 2_, 52, 62).

0EN i

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

R,_ordi Slarl/Stop Bulton

Display

PoWer

Swilch

ForPlaybackMenu

The following plocedure applies to all except Synchlo

Comp (_7 pg. 65).

Set the Power Switch to "l':Jlr?l ,, while pressing down

the Lock Button tocated on the switch,

hess the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ in. The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired

function menu, and press it. The selected function

menu appears,

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired

function, and Dess it to display the Sub Menu.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired parameter and pless it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ to select

"_IRETURN" and press it twice to dose the Menu

Screen,

Menu Screen Ex _lanations

SOUND MODE _7pg. 51.

12BtT MODE _7 pg. 51.

SYNCHRO _7 pg. 65.

REC MODE Allows you to set the video

recording mode (SP or LP)

depending on your preierence

(_,* pg. 13).

It is recommended you use 'REC

MODE" in the ,,r'rgl VIDE()" Menu

when using this camcorder as a

recorder during dubbing (7 pg. 52,

53).

r'rll _ [] ON: Enables dubbing of images

COPY recorded on a tape to a memory

(GR DVL915/ card (_7 pg. 55h

DVLS15/I)Vk5 l0 OFF: Enables snapshots to be taken

only) during video ph_yback.

S/AV INPUT ON: Enables audio/video signal

(GR DVL915 input from the AV and S VIDE()

only) connectors (_ pg. 52).

OFF: Enables audio/video signal

out ut to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV

an([_S VIDEO connectors

(_::,_pg. 22, 52).

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*Actual menus differ by model and may appear

differently from these illustrations. Some menu

items may not be unaw_ilable on your model.

NOTES:

•It is al_o possibl_ lo change tile ON SCREENsettings by pressing DISPLAY on the renlole conlrol (provided

with GR_DVL9t5/DVL8t5 only).

•"RE{- MODE" can be sel when the Power Switch is set to "_" or "_" (L/' pg. t 3, 47).

• When "SLAVINPUT" is set to "ON" camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output.

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DISPLAY

ON SCREEN setting:

Each setting is linked with "_ DISPLAY" or

"[_] SYSTEM", which appears when the Power

Switch is set to "_" (LrTr pg. 48, 49).

The parameters are the same as in the

description on pg. 48, 49.

_-_ pg. 28 3(_

/GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only}

For pla back sound, tape

speed and tape running

during video playback.

DATE/TIME setting:

index number and total

number during D.S.C.

playback (GR-DVLgt 5/

DVLBt 5/DVL510 only).

-For date during D.S.C.

playback (GR-DVE915/

DVLB15/DVL510 only).

--For date/time during

video playback.

"Frames*

*30 frames =1 second

PLAYBACK SOUND

During video playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the lecording 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" ol "12BIT MODE" flom the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired palametel,

SOUND MODE SOUND L []_

SOUND R E_]

MIX

12BIT MODE

SOUND 2

Sound is output on both %" and "R" channeJs in stereo.

Sound f_om the %" channel is output in stereo.

Sound f_om the "R" channel is output in stereo.

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on

both %" and "R" channels in stereo.

Original sound is output on both %" and "R" channels in stereo.

Dubbed sound is output on both %" and "R" channeJs in stereo.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

•The "SOUND MODE" setting is availabl_ for both 12-bit and t 6_bil sound. (In prevk_us nlodeg" functions,

"12-bit" is called "32 kHz "and "16-bit" is called "48 kHz".)

• The camcorder cannol detect the sound mode in whidh the recording was made during fast-forward or

rewind. Durin_ playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corne_

Power Switch

@C_net_otcover* _

ToS ToAV

Audio/Video

cable (provided)

S-Video cable

(optional) White to AUDIO L

IN or OUT***

Yellow to VIDEO** £ _ Red to AUDIO R

IN or OUT*** _INotOUT***

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** Connect when an SVideo cable is not used,

*** GR DVL915 only.

ForGR-DVL9|5 Owners:

To Use This Camcorder As A

Recorder,.,

1. Set tile VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDE()",

then set the camcorder's Power Switch to

"_" while pressing down the Lock

Button located on tile switch.

2. Set "SLAV INPUT" to "ON" and set "RE(:

MODE" to "SP" or "LP" (E7 pg. 50).

3. Connect the cables as shown in the

illustration and load a cassette to lecold

Ol3.

4. hess the Recolding Stall/Stop button to

engage the Record-Pause mode, "AV.IN "

appears on the screen.

5. hess the Recolding Stall/Stop button to

stair r_cording, ,I_, rotates.

6, hess the Recolding Stall/Stop button

again to engag_ the Record-Pause mode,

,I_, stops rotating,

NOTES:

•After dubbing, set _S/AV INPUT" back to

"OFF".

• Analog signals can be converled lo digilal

signals with this procedure.

• tl is also possible to club from another

camcorder

DubbingToOrFromAVCR

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also lefer to pg. 22 and 23.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDEO" (GR-

DVL915/DVL8] 5/DVL510 only), then set the

camcolder's Power Switch to -ITI_ - while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on

the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate cassettes

in the camcoldo and the VCR.

Engag_ the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes.

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot just

befole the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press

I_/11 on the camcolder.

hess I._/11on the camcolder and engage the VCR's

Recold mode.

Engag_ the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press

I_/11 on the camcolder.

Repeat steps 4through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

•As the camcorde_ starts to play you_ k_otage it will appea;

on you_ T_Z This will confinn the connections and the AUX

channel for dubhing_ puq_oses.

•Betore you stari dubbing, make sure that the indications do

not appea_ on the connected T_ If they do, they are heing

recorded on_ _e new tape.

To choose _zhether or not the following displays appear on

the connected TV. . .

• Date/lime

..... set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF" in the

Menu Screen (_ Tpg. 50).

• Time Code

..... set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in the Menu

Screen (c__ pg. 50).

• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

..... s_t "ON SCREEN" to ' LCD" ol "LCD/iV" in the Menu

Soeen (L_Tpg. 50). Ob pless DISPLAY on the remote

control (provided with GR DVL915/DVL815 only).

•In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcotdert

provided cables may be equipped with one or mote cote

filler If acable has only one core filt_r, the end that is closest

to the filter should be connected to the camcorde_

•The SWideo cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its availability. Maka

sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder.

The core filter reduces interference.

• You can use Playback Zoom (._:r pg. 601 o; Playhack

Special Effects (GR DVL91S/DVLS15 only, _T t_q- 5c_) in

step 5.

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

To DV

IN/OUT

Core filter--

DV cable

(optional)

To DV

IN/OUT

Lock Button

PowerSwitch

-- Core filter

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

PLAY

STOP

DubbingToOrFromAVideoUnitEquipped

WithADVConnector(DigitalDubbing)

It isalso _ossible to copy lecolded scenes flom the

camcorder onto another vk eo unit equipped with a DV

connectur. Since a digital signal is sent, thele is little if any

image or sound deterioration,

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Make sur_ all units ar_ turned o(1.Contlect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input

connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDEO" (GR-

DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only), set the camcorder's

Powel Switch to ,,_r_- while plessing down the

Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the video

unit's poweb and insert the appropriate cassettes in

the camcordel and the video unit.

hess I_ to play back the source tape.

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage

the DV connector-equipped video unit's record mode

from the spot on the source tape you want to begin

recording.

NOTES:

•It is recommendedto usethe AC Adapteras the power supply

insteadof the batterypack(L___pg. 9).

• If the remotecon#ol isused when both the player and

recorder are/V_ video units, both units will perform the

sameoperatkm. Toprevent thi_ from happening, pressthe

buttons on both units.

• If a blank portion o_ distufl_ed image isplayed back on the

player during, dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an

unusual image isnot dubbed.

• Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, some

times the imag_ may not appear in step 4. If thls occuts, turn

off the power and make connections a[4,ain.

• If I layback Zoom "(_ pg. 60) "_la) back Special Effects

(GR DVL915/DVL81a only, upg. a9) or "Snapshot is

attempted during playback, only the original playback

image recoMed on the tape is output horn the DV IN/OUT

connect_21_

• When usingaDV cable,be sure to use the optionalJVC

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To Use This Cam(order As A Recorder...

1. Setthe VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDE()" (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only), then turn the Powel

Switch to ,,_r_,, while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switdl.

2. Set "REC MODE" to "SP" or "LP" in the Menu Screen (_" pg. 50)

3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.

4. hess the Recolding Stad/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. "_.t. IN" appears on the screen.

5. hess the Recolding Stad/Stop button to start lecolding. _,w rotates.

6. hess the Recording Stad/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. _ stops _otating.

NOTES:

• Digital Dubbing isperformed in the sound mod_ recorded on the original tape, rega_ctlessof the current

"_OUND MODE" _ettin_ (_T pg.47).

• During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video o_audio connectors.

54en

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Rewind Bulton (4/_1)

Fast-Forward Button (1_)

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(Open the LCD monitor

to access this switch.)

Display

DubbingImagesStoredInA MemoryCard

ToATape_GR-DVL91S/DVLSlS/DVLS_Oo._y_

Images can be dubbed from a memory cald to a tape.

Load a memory cald (E! pg. 14) and cassette

(_ pg. 12).

To locate the point where you wish to dub a still

image, play back the tape. Stop playback at the

desired point,

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "m ", then set the

Powel Switch to "_" while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

To select a still image to be dubbed, p_l_form Index

Playback (_J' pg. 29), Auto Playback ([_ pg. 28) ol

pless _4 or mm to sele<t the image you wish.

To engage Dub-Standby, press SNAPSHOT. The

message "TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH "SNAPSHOT""

appears.

White the message is being displayed, pless

SNAPSHOT, The selected still image is recorded on

the tape lor approx. 5 seconds.

•The _I{EC indicator disappears when dubbing is

complete,

NOTE:

If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5when the tape's erase

proteclion lab is set to "SAVE", the message "COPYING

FAILED" gdisplay_L

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Display

Menu Screen

Play/Pause BultOn (1_/11)

MENU/

BRIGHT Wheel

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(Open lhe LCD monitor '_

to access this switch.)

DubbingImagesRecordedOnATapeToA

MemoryCardCGE-DVL9 S/DVLS S/DVLS O

h'nagescan be dubbed from a tape k_a mel'noly cald .

Load a memory cald (LtC_pg. 14) and cassette

([:? pg. 12).

Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen

([__ pg. 26) to use lor dubbing the image to the

memory card,

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDEO", then set the

Powel Switch to "I_" while plessing down the

Lock Button.

hess the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu

Screen appears. Rotate it to select "1_1 VIDEO" and

pless it. The VIDEO Menu appeals.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

,,r'_ _ M COPY" and press it. The Sub Menu

appears. Rotate it to select "E)N" and pless iL

Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"_IRETURN" and press it twice. The normal playback

scleen resumes.

To select a video image to be dubbed, start playback

by pressing I_/11. At the moment you find the image

you wish to dub, pless it again to engage Still

Playback.

To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected

image is stored in the memory cald.

•"_'" blinks during dubbing.

NOTES:

•If SNAPSHOT gpressed in st_p 8when a memory card

is not loaded, tile nlessa_e "COPYING FAILED" is

displayed.

• If an inla_e recorded on the tape using tile WIDE mode

_pg. 48) is dubbed to a menlory card, the WIDE

mod_ identifying signal is not dubbed with it:

• Touse Ptaybark Special Effects with a video image you

wish to dub, pertbrm up to slop 8usil_g the remote

control (provided with GR-DVLgt 5/DVLSI 5 only)

_ pg. 59).

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Lockhole

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can opelate

this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

opelations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forwald and

Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional

playback functions possible.

For GR-DVL51O/DVL310 Owners: If you want to

perform Random Assemble Editing (_-/pgs. 61 65),

use the optional RM-V700U remote control.

InstallingTheBatteries

(RM-V716UorRM-V715U,provided)

The remote control uses two "AAA (R03)" size

batteries. Bee "General Battery Precautions"

(_' pg. 85).

Open the battery compartment cover as

illustrated,

hsert two "AAA (R03)" size batteries in the

correct direction.

Replace the battely compartment cover,

InstallingTheBattery

(RM-V7OOU,optional)

The lemote _ontml uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out

of the RM-V7OOU.

_) : Pull out the battery holder while sliding the

lock hole.

_): Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the "+" mark visible.

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

• Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

in the RM-V7OOU instruction manual

Remote set_sor

Transmi_ed beam

e_edive area

5 m (16 ft)

30 °

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate uansmitted beam effective alea fol

indoor use.

The t_ansmitted beam may not be effe(tive or

may cause incorrect operation outdoors ol when

the remote sensol is dire(tly exposed to sunlight

ol powerful lighting.

RM-V716U (Provided

with GR-DVL915/

DVL815 only)

ButtoNs

OInfrar,'d beam transmitting window

Zoom (T/W) Buttons

DISPLAY Button

SHIFT Button

SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

L_ft/Bight Buttons

REW Button

With the camcorder's Power Switch

set to the camera position

(" D" or "_').

Transmits the tx,am signal

Zoom in/out (: 7 pg. 18)

Functions

With the camcorder's Power Switch

set to __ ".

Zoom in/out (2¢pg. 60)

z-7 pg 23, 52, 62

z-7 pg 60, 61

_'_ pg 59

_-7 pg 60

• Rewind/Revelse Shuttle Semch

on the tape (_J* pg 21 )

• Displays previous image in the

memory card (:'7 pg. 28)

_'7 pg 61_

z'7 pg 59

z'7 pg 62

FADE/WIPE Button

EFFECTON/OFF Button

EFFECTButton

PAUSE IN Connector

START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorden

MBB SET Button _-7 pg 61

SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcoFder

Up Button _'_ pg 60

INSERT Button _'7 pg 67

Down Button _'_ pg 60

A. DUB Button _'7 pg 66

PLAY Button • Star_ Play_ck d tbe tape _ pg. 21 )

• StaE_sAuto Playback of the memory

caFd (_'7 pg 28)

FF Button • FoE_var_Forward Shuttle Search

on the tape (;_ pg. 21 )

• Displays next image in the

memory card (_'7 pg. 28)

STOP Button • S_s the tape (_ pg 21 )

• S_s Au_ Playback/s _ _ 28)

PAUSE Button Pauses the tape (_7 pg. 59)

OR.A.EDITButtons _'7 pg 61 65

RM-V715U (Provided with RM-V7OOU (optional)

GR-DVL510/DVL310 only)

O o O o

Om • o @

Buttons

QInfrared beam

transmitling window

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

PLAY Button

REW Button

[:unctlons

With the camcorder*s Power Switch sel to With lhe camcorder's Power Switch sel

the camera position (" []" or "[] "). to "F21r_ ,_.

Transmits the, beam signal.

Zoom in/out (a¢pg. 18) Zoom inA)ut {_7 pg 60)

•Starts PlayBack of the tape (_ pg 21 /

• Starts Auto Playback of the memory

card/GR DVLS10 only, _7 pg. 28)

• Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on the

_ape(_3 pg. 21)

• Displays pEevious image in the memory

card/GR DVLS10 only, _7 pg. 28)

O STOP Button • Stops Ihe _ape (_7 pg. 21)

• Stops Auto Playback (GI_ DVL510 on Jy,

¢pg. 28)

OINSERT Button __ pg. 67

OREC TIME Button _

ANIM. Button _

OSTART/STOP Button Fur_ctions the same as the I_ecordlng Start/Stop Button (in the camcorder

OFF Button • FoEward/Forward ShLit_JeSearch on _he

_ape(_ pg 21)

• Displays nexL image in the memory card

(GI_ DVLSI0 only, _7 pg 28)

O PAUSE Button Pauses the _ape (_-7 pg 59)

OA.DUB Button __ pg. 66

OIN1: TIME Button*

SELFTIMER Button*

O PAUSE IN Connector __ pg. 62

OMBR SET Button __ pg. 61

QVISS Button*

OVCR CTL Button _¢pg. 61

OR.A.EDIT Buttons __ pg. 61 6S

*This fundion is unavailable with this camcorde_ O 0: RM V700U only

Remole $e.,1so r

RM-V716U (Provided with

GR-DVL915/DVL815 o.ly)

PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Me.u

FEATURE:Slow-Motion Playback

(GR-DVL915/DVL815 only)

PURPOSE:

To alk_w slow speed search in eithel dilection dining

video playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change f)om nora/a[ to Sk>w Motion Playback, pless

SLOW (41 ol I_-) more than applox. 2 seconds. Aftel

approx. I minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes

in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.

• To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (lb).

NOTES:

•You can also c,n_agu SIow-Moli_n Playback h_m Still

Play_Kk by p_ssh_g SLOW mo_ than approx. 2 sw:onds.

•During Slow-Molion Phyback, du_, to dig&d imag_,

proc c'ssing, lhr_piclur_ may lak_ on amosaic elt_ L

•Allc'_ SLOW l< o_I_) isprc,ss_d and h_,kt, lhe slig im_gc'

map be displayed Ib_a t_w seconcg _llowed by a blue

scleen fol a_ew sc'cond_, this i_ not a m _ffunction.

•Thr_lc' may be a snlag malgin bc'twec'n the' sJow-molion

J/ayback slalt Joinl you chos_ _nd lh_ actual stall poinl fol

S_w-Molion P ayba_k.

•Dudng Sluw-Motiun Playback, lhc'._ will be' dislud_ances in

video and lhe piclu_e map seem uns_*bl_ e_eci_dly with

sleady _a_es. Th_ is not a magunclion.

•During Slow Molion Playback. la_e_sPAUSE (ll) to paus.

plapba_k.

FEATURE:Frame-By-Frame Playback

(GR-DVL915/DVL815 only)

PURPOSE:

To allow flame-by-frame seamh duung video playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change flora normal to Flame By FLame Playback,

press SLOW (1_')lepeatedly for folwald ol SLOW ('q)

repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is p_essed, the hame

is played back.

NOTE:

Yuu can also _,ngagc'Frame-B_Pram_. Plapback from Still

Playback by pres_int4 SLOW (< _r I_) _epeat_d/_

FEATURE: Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL91S/DVL815 only)

PURPOSE:

To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.

OPERATION:

1) To stalt playback, pless PLAY (1_).

2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's _emote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select

Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated and after

2 seconds the menu disappears.

• I_ deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re actiw]tes the

setected effect.

• To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.

NOTES:

•When some Playback Special Eftecls a_ u_ &e MultiAnalyzer 4 and MuHi Analyzer 9 Snap_hol mode_

(_ pg_ 42) an, not available'.

Th_ _l_cls that can be used durin_ _]ayback a_e Classic Film, Monoton_. Sepia. Strobe and _kleo Echo. The eflb_ ts

wolk the same in pJayback as fl_r*y did in lecolding. Reler to page' _9 for morr_ Mlornlalfon.

60EN

Remo[q2 serlsor

Up Button

BM-V716U OR BM-V715U

(Provid,_with (Provid,_with

GR-DVL915/ GR-DVL510/

DVL815 only) DVL310 only)

FEATURE:Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnily the r_corded irnag_ up to 40X at any time

during p_ayback.

OPERATION:

1) hess PLAY (_) to find the scene of intelest.

2) hess the Zoom Buttons (T/W> on the r_mote control

Make sure the remote conuol is pointed at the

camcolder_s relnote sensol. Pressing T zooms in.

3) For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners: You can move

the image on screen alound to find a particular

poltion of the picture. While homing down SHIFT,

pless [] (Left), [] (Right), [] (Up)and [] (Down).

inTo end zoom, press and hold W until magnification

r_turns to normal, Or, press STOP (11)and then press

PLAY(_).

NOTES:

•Zoonl can also be used during sk)w-nlotfon

(GR-DVI 915/DVL815 only) and still playback.

•Due to digital image processing_ the quality of tile

image may sufl_r.

Normal playback

P_ess T

To move image, press []

(Righl) while keeping

SHIFT held down

(GR-DVL915/DV{.815

only).

SHIFT

RM-V716U

(Provided with

GR-DVL915/

DVL815 only)

VCR CTL

RM-V700U

(o_ional)

VCR CODE LIST

HITACHI

JVC A

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PHILIPS

PANASONIC

RCA

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

RandomAssembleEditing[R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using youl camcorder as

the source p[ayer_You can select up to 8 "cuts" for

automatic editing, in any ordel you like, R.A,Edit is

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote) is set to opelate with youl brand of VCR (see

VCR CODE LIST), but can also be pedormed by

opelating the VCR manually,

For GR-DVL51O/DVL310 Owners: Use the optional

RM-V700U remote control.

Before opelalion, make sure the batteries are instal[ed

in the remote control (_ pg. 56L

SET REMOTF/VCR CODE

Turn off timepower to the VCR and point the

lemote towards timeVCR's infrared sensor. Then,

lefelring to the VCR CODE LIST,press and hold

MBR SET,and press button (A) and then (B).

The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET,and the VCR's power comes on.

Make sure the VCR's power is on. Then, while

hoMing SHIFT or VCR CTL, press the button on

the lemote for the desiled function. The

functions the remote can control ale PLAY,

STOP, PAUSE, FF,REW and VCR REC STBY (you

do not need to press SHIFT el VCR CTEfol this

one).

Youare now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

•If tim VCR's power does not come on in slop 1, lry

another cod_ fronl the VCR CODE LISL

• Some brands of VCR do not come on aulomati-

call)/. In this cas_, turn the power on manually arid

try stop 2.

• If the ren!ote conlrol is not abl_ to control tile VCR,

use Ihe conlrol_ on the VCR.

• When the remole conlrol's batleries run oul, lhe

VCR brand you have set wilt be erased.

hi that case, replace the old battery with a new one

to reset lhe VCR brand.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

ITo JEIP***

orEDIT***

Editing

cable****

[][]

To Remote PAUSE

or R.A.EDIT

Audio/Video S-Video

cable cable

(provided) (optionall

Whiteto

AUDIO L IN

Yellowto AUDIO

VIDEO IN RIN

illl--

1 T.

S-VIDEO

[] ToPAUSEIN I

RM-V716U RM-V700U

(Provided with (optional)

Gr-DVL915/

DVLBt5 only)

Connect when an S Video cable is not used.

** When connecting cables, open this cover.

*** ]LIP :GR DVL310

EDIT :GR DVL915/DVL815/DVL510

**** Provided with GR DVL915/DVL815 only.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Atsoreferto pg, 22 and 23.

[] A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause

connector . . .

,.. connect tile editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector,

[] A JVC VCR not equipped with aremote

pause connector but equipped with an R.A.

EDIT connector...

,.. connect the editing cable to the R,A.EDIT

collnectol,

[] A VCR other than above...

,,. connect the editing cable to the remote

contlol's PAUSE IN conne(tor.

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the

VIDEO/DSC Switch to "VIDEO" (GR-DVL915/

DVL81 5/DVL510 only), then set timePowel Switch to

"_" while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch.

Turn the VCR power on, inselt a lecoldable tape and

engag_ the AUX mode (refer to the VCR's instructions).

NOTES:

•Betbre Random Assembl_ Edilin_ make sure lhe

h_dicadons do not appear _ the TV moni_ ff _ey do,

they will be recorded ont_ tile new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV. . .

•Date/Time

.... set "DATE/TIME" to "AUTO", "ON" or "OFF" in the

Menu Screen (E! pg. 50).

• Time Code

.... set "TIME CODE" to "ON" or "OFF" in the Menu

Screen (_ pg. 50).

• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

.... set "ON SCREEN" to "LCD" or "LCD/TV" in time

Menu Screen (E_'_pg. 50). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control (provided with GR-DVL915/DVL815

only).

•In order to maintain optimum performance of the

camcorder,provided cablesmay be equipped with one or

more core filter. If a cable hasonly one core filter, the end

that is closestto the filtershouldbe connected to the

camcorder.

•TheS-Video cable is optional. The Editing cable is

optional for GR-DVL510/DVL310 only. Be sure to use

the following cables:

•YTU94146A S-Video cable.

•YTU94154A Editing cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its availability.

Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcotder. Thecore filter reduces interference.

• When editing on aVCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can b_ connected

instead of an S-Video cabl_ and audio/video cabl_.

F*rogi'aln SELECT SCENES

PoiNt the lemo{e cof_tro] at the camcorder/s re{T/ote

sensor. Pless PLAY (1_)and then press R.A.EDIT ON/

OFF or ON/OFF on the remote controh

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners: If using a Fad_/

Wipe at tile beginning of tile scene, pless FADE/WIPE

OR tire lemote control.

• Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and sto) when the one you want is displayed.

• You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Disso ve at the

beginning of Program 1.

At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT or

IN/OUT on the lemote controh The Edit-In position

appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT or IN/

OUT. The Edit-Out position appeals in the Random

Assemble Editing Menu.

Remote sensor

_/out

FADE/WIPE

rM-V716U OR

(Provided with

GR-DVL915/

DVL815 only)

NOTES:

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

RM-V700U

(oPtional)

For GR-DVL915/DVL815 owners: If using a Fade/

Wipe at the end of the scene, pless FADE/WIPE.

• Cycle throu

the effect is automatically applied to the

lollowing Edit-In point.

• You cannot use a Picture Wip_/Disso[ve at the end

of the last scene.

• When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not app[y to

Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners: If using Playback

Special Effects, press EFFECT( pg. 59).

Repeat steps 6 through 9to register additional scenes.

• To change previously registeled points, pless

CANCEE on tire lemote controk The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

•For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners: if you ale not

using Eade/Wi )e or Program AE with special effects,

repeat steps 6 and 7only,

•When choosing a scene, set Fdit-b_ and Edit_Oul points so that there is a relatively large difference between

tbenl.

• If the search time for an in_poinl exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck's Record-Standby mode will be

canceled and editing will not take place.

• If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-ln and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in

the ediled version.

• Since lh_e codes regbter time only as accuralely as second_, the time code total time may nol makh Ihe

lotal program time exactly.

• Turning off the camcorder's power erases all registered Editqn and Edit-Out points.

For GR-DVLg?5/DVL815 Owners:

• Ifyou select Sepia or Monotone mode t?om Program AE with special eft_cts, you cannol use the Dissolve or

Black & White Fade_ In this case tile Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next

Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned ore To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during

recording, :ben use Ihe Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

• I_is not fx_ssible to use Fade/_Vipe eft_cts and Program AE with special eft_cts during Random Assemble

FdiBng using a DV cable. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

64EN

Recording Start/Slop Button

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Ret51ot e Sensor

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder tu the beginning of

tile scene you want to edit and press PAUSE(11),

Point the _emote contro[ towards the VCR's _emote

sensor and pless VCR RECSTBY (111), or manually

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode,

hess the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcolder. Editing proceeds as programed, right

though to the end of the last registered scene.

• hessing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

• When dubbing is complete, the camcordel entels

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-

Pause mode.

• If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will

be dubbed atl the way to the end automatically,

• If you opelate the camcoldel during automatic

editing, the VCR wilt enter its Record-Pause mode

and automatic editing will stop.

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

VCR,

To make the R,A,Edit counter display disappear, press

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF ol ON/OFF on the lemote

contml.

NOTES:

•Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF on the ren!ote

control ct_ar_ all settings registered during Randonl

Assemble Edilh_:

•When the editing _abl_ is _onnected lo the remote

controt's Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure

the remote control _ poh_t_ at the VCR_ senso_ and

the path b_tween lhe two gunobstructed.

• Random Assemble Editing may not tPnction properly

whm_ using a lape including several duplicaled time

cod_s (E,t' pg. 20).

R,A.EDIT ON/OFF ON/OFF

RM-V716U OR RM-V700U

(Provided with (optional)

GR-DVL915/

DVL815 only)

ProgramI

Remote seNsor

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

VIDEO Menu

ForMoreAccurateEditing

Some VCRs make the transition flora Record-Pause to

Record mode faster than others. Even if you beghmediting

lor the cam(order and timeVCR at exactly the same time,

you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have

recorded scenes you did not want. Fol a cleanly edited

tape, confirm and adiust the timing of the camco_Jer

against your VCR.

DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

Hay back the tape in the camcorder, then point the

ret*f]ote control at the calY1corder_s remote sensor and

pless R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF,

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Perfom_ Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcolder timing,

select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-

In point.

Play back the dubbed scene,

•If any images from the scene prior to the

transition you chose for youl Editqn point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

• If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the

VCR is slow to stall recording,

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

ON/OFF

R.A.EDITII

ON/OFF

RM-V716U OR RM-V700U

(Provided with (optional)

GR-DVL915/

DVLBI 5 only)

NOTES:

•Before perfomlh_g aclual Random Assembl_

Ediling, do a f_w Random Assembl_ Ediling

lrial runs to check whether Ihe wdue you

have input is approprial_ or not, and make

adjustnlenls accordingly.

• D_pendin_ on tile recorder, there may be

situations where dte timing difference cam_ot

be fully corrected.

Po[Imttimelenlote control at the camcorder's remote

sensor and pless R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF to

make the Random Assemb[e Editing menu disappear,

then push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT whee[ to select -I_1

VIDE()" and push it. TimeVIDE() Menu appears.

Then, iotate it to "SYNCHRO" and push it. The value

for "SYNCHRO" is highlighted.

Based on the diagnostics perlormed, you can now

advance the VCR's record timing by rotating the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards "+", You can also

delay the VCR's record timing by rotating the MENU/

BRIGHT wheel towards "-". The adjustment range is

from 1.3 to +1,3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments,

Push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

"_IRETURN" and push it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4on page 63.

Speaker

Remote g¢2_o_

Audio Dub Standby

mode

Power Switdl

microphoneStere°%

RM-VTt6U OR RM-VTt 5U

(Provided with (Provided with

GR-DVL915/ GR-DVL510/

DVL815 only) DVL310 only)

AudioDubbing

The audio tlack can be customized only when re(orded in

the 12-bit mode (_ pg. 47L

NOTES:

eAudio Dubbing is not possibte on a tape mrorded in

t 6 bit audio, on a lape r_cord_d in th_ LP mode or on a

blankportion ofa lape.

•Toperform Audio Dubbing while watching on

t_l_vision, make connedions (L ,r pg. 22).

Hay back the tape to locate the poim where editing

will staff, then press PAUSE(IlL

White homing A.DUB (@) on the remote comml,

pl_ss PAUSE(IlL "11@" appoars.

Pl_ss PLAY (_'), then begin "narrating".

To _nd Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE(ll), then STOP

(m).

Tohearthe_ubbe__ouna_urJn_playbac_. ..

.... sot "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND 2" or "MIX" in the

M_nu S_r_en (_/pg, 50, 51),

NOTES:

•Sound is not h_ard t?om th_ sp_akor during Audio

Dubbing.

• When _diting onI_ a tape that was recorded at 124air,

th_ old and n_w soundtracks ar_ recorded _oparat_ty.

• lf you dub onto a bkmk spa_ on th_ tatJ_, lh_ sound

may be disrupted. Make sure you onty edit recorded

•Ift_dba_k or howling occurs during TVplayback, mow

th_ canlcord_r's microphone away t?om th_ TV or turn

down tile TV'_ wflumo.

• It'you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-rovording and

thon us_ th_ tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not eff_ctivo

t?om the point wh_'m 16bit re_ording b_gan.

• During Audio Dubbing, when the tape mows to scol_os

recorded in ttl_ I P mode, sr _nos recorded in 1&bit

audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops

(_ /fag. 83).

•To p_rform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected

to tile ¢anlcorder's AV connector, first _et "SLAV INPUT"

to "ON" ill th_ Monu S¢reon (GR-DVLgl5 only

_" fag. 50).

Power Swilch

Display

Remo{e sensor

RM-V716U OR RM-V715U

(Provld,_l with (Provided wilh

GR-DVL915/ GR-DVL510 only)

DVL815 only)

InsertEditing(GR-DVL915/DVL8|5/DVL510 only)

You can recold a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal pictule distortion at tile in and outpoints, The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTES:

•Before pc,rforming tile fogowing steps, make sure that

"TIME CODE" is set to "E)N" in Ihe Menu Semen

(_ pg_ 50).

• Insert Editing gnot possibl_ on a Iape recorded in lhe LP

mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

• Toperform Insert Fditing whil_ walching in Ihe

l_l_vision, nlake connecBons (El pg. 22).

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

pless PAUS[ (11),Confirm the time code at this point

(_' pg, 51),

hess REW (_1) until the Edit-In point is located, then

pless PAUS[ (11),

hess and hold INS[RT (O) on the remote control,

then pless PAUS[ (11), "110" and the Time Code

(min,:sec.) appeal and the camcorder enters Insert-

Pause mode.

hess START/STOP to begin editing,

•Confirm the insert at the thne code you checked in

step 1.

• To pause editing, pressSTART/STOP, Press it again

to resume editing.

Toend Inselt Editing,pressSTART/STOP,then STOP

(m).

NOTES:

• Progranl AE wilh special effect_ (F_Fpg. 38, 39) can be

used to spice up the scenes being _dit_d during Insert

Editing.

• During Inserl Edil_ng, the date and If ale information

dtanges.

• If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank _pace on lhe

lap_, the audio and video may be dgrupted Mak_ sure

you only edit recorded areas.

• Dudng Inserl Editing, when Ihe tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode or a blank porlion, Insert Edting

stops _pg: 84).

68EN

[A] Using USBor PC connection cable

GR-DVL310 only

[B] Using DV cable

GR-DVLgt 5/DVL815/DVL510 only

Power Switch

Core filter Core filter

To DV DV cable To DV _

IN/OUT (optional) connector

VIDEO/DSC Switch PC with DV

(GR-DVL915/DVLB15/DVL510 only; connector

open the ECD monitor to access this switch.)

ConnectionToAPersonalComputer

[A] Using USB or PC connection cable

This camcorder can traosl_r still images to a PC by

using the plovided software,

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to tlansfer stitl images to a PC with

a DV connector by using software equipped with the

PC or commelcially available software.

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to you,, PC using the

applopriate cable as shown in the illustration.

For GR-DVL915/DVLS?5/DVL510 Owners: If

you are using the USB connection, set the

VIDEO/DSC switch to "DSC'.

•Only the still images stoled in the memory

card can be transfened to a PC.

Turn the camcoldel's Powel Switch to "_"

while plessing down the Lock Button located on

the switch and turn on the PC.

• Refel to the instruction manual of the software

on how to tlansfer a still image to the PC.

When finished, t£1rnoff the PC first, then the

camcolder,

NOTES:

•tn order tu maintain optimum performance of the

camcoMer, provided cables may be equipped with

one or mote core filte_ tf a cable has only one core

filtv5 the end that is closest to the filtvr should b_

connected tu the camcorder:

•It is recommended to use tbe AC Adapter as tbe

power supply instead of tbe battery pack (L__r pg. 9).

•Never connect tbe USB or PC connection cable and

the DV cable simultaneously to tbe camcorde_

Connect only the cable you wish to use to the

camcorder.

• tfthe PC connected to the camcordet via the USB

cablv is not powered, the camcordet dues not entvr

the USB mode.

• The date/time information cannot b_ captured intu the

PC.

• Refvr to the instnlction manuals of the PC and Software.

• The still images can also be transfvrred to a PC with a

DV connecto_ equipped capture bored.

•When using a DV cable, be sure to use tbe optional

JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable

depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins)

on the PC, or use tbe DV cable provided with tbe

capture board.

• The system may not work propedy depending on the

PC ol capture boald you are using.

For GR.DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 Owners:

"USB MODE" and/or "ACCESSING FILE" appears

on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessin_ data

in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a

file to the PC.

NEVER disconned the USB cable while

"ACCESSING FILE" is dlsptayed on the ECD

monitor since this can result in product damage.

Power Switch

To DViN/OUT

To DV IN

CoNrlec|or ,

_ToPC

cl_necto,"

DigitalPrinter

PC connection

cable

ConnectionToAVideoUnitEquippedWith

A DVConnector

Connection to the GVDT3 Digital Plintel (optional) allows

you to print out images or transfel them to a PC. It is also

possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcolder onto

another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This

ffmction is called Digital Dubbing (_'_'_pg. 53), which

offers virtually no image Ol sound deterioration.

Make sure all units are turned off.

Make connections t() the device you want to connect

to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustlation.

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable

(provided with GV-DT3) to the plintel's PC connectol

and the PCs RS-232C connectol.

Turn the camcordel's Power Switch to "_" while

plessing down the Lock Button located on the switch

and turn on the other units.

NOTES:

•It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power

supply instead of the battery pack (_ _pg. 9).

•fiStill Playback, Slow-Motion Ptaybark (GR-DVL975/

DVLS15 only), Fast-Forward or Rewind is altenlpl_d

with the camcorder connectPd tc; a video unit via the

DV connector, the hnage will lake on an effPct simiMr Io

a colored mosaic pattern or il will become black.

• Also rPfPr to the instruction nlanual_ oflhe connected

unit_.

•When using aDV cable, be sure to use the optionallVC

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

•When using a cable supplied with a core filter, be sure

to connect the end with the core filter to the

camcorder. The core filler reduces interference.

_] ToRS-232C

70_

CONTENTS

Power

( Jopg.8)

iiiill i_i ii

VIDEO

RECORDING

(_" pg. 16, 17)

O 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.

O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

O Chargb_gtime varies according to the ambient temperature and the

status of the battery pack.

O To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter

near a radio.

O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes

warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas.

O The following operation stops charging:

• Setthe Power Switch to "131_" "Q" or "[]'.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

• Unplug the AC adapter's power cord from the AC outlet.

• Detach the battery from the camcorder.

0 When you usethe LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the

LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the

viewfinder instead.

0 The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is

attached.

O There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until

the cassette holder opens. Do not useforce.

O Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait

until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

O When the Recording Start/Stop button ispressed, it may take a few

seconds before actual recording starts. ",_," starts rotating when

the camcorder actually starts recording.

O 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.

O "TAPE END" appears when the tape reaches itsend, and the power

goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. "TAPE

END" also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

72 EN

If, aftel following the steps in the chalt below, tile problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

I The camcorder is a miclocomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (flom a TV, a ladio,

etc,) might plevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, fhst disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pack, A( Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and ploceed as usual from the

beginning.

1. No power is supplied. 1. •The power is not connected 1. •Connect the AC Adapter

properly, securely (Lr__ pg. 9).

• The batlery is dead. •Replace the dead batlery with

a tully charged one

(_ Tpg. 8, 9).

2. "SET DATE/TIME!" appears. 2. *S_t the date/time (_," pg. 1I ).

• Consuk your nearest IVC

dealer for replacement.

3. Recording cannot be 3.

perf_rmed.

• Set the tape's erase protection

tab to "REC" (_° pg. ] 2}.

• Set the Power Switch to "D"

or "_" (_ 7- pg. 17).

• Set the VlDEO/D$C Switch to

"VIDE()".

• Replace with new cassette

(_r_r pg. 12).

• Close the cassette holder

covel.

• Set the VIDEO/D$C Switch to

• Delete unwanted still images

(_ T pg. 32).

• The date/time is not set. 2.

• The built in clock battery has

run out and the previously set

date/time has been erased.

For Video Recording 3.

• The tape's erase plotection tab

is set to "SAVE".

• The Power Switch is set to

"_" or "OFF".

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

to "_ ".

• "TAPE END" appears.

• The cassette holder cover is

open.

For D.S.C. Recording

• The VIDEO/DgC Switch is set

to "VIDEO".

• The camcorder's built in

memory is full.

• The camcorder is not getting 4.

Fx->we6or some othel

malfunction exists.

• Focus is set t_ the Manual 3".

mode.

• The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was lOW.

• The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

• The cassette is in the wrong 6.

position.

• The batlery's charge is low.

• The memoly card is in the 2'.

wrong position.

• The Squeeze mode is &

seJected.

4. There is no picture. 4. *Turn the camcorder's power

off and on again {_ _rpg. 17}.

3". The k_cus does not adjust 5. *Set Focus to the Auto mode

automatically. (_;r pg. 43).

• Clean the lens and check the

f_cus again {_ _r pg. 77).

6. The cassette will not load 6. • Set it in the right position

properly. (g_- pg. 12).

• Install a fully charged battery

(_ 7 pg. 8, 9).

The memo card will not •Set it in the right position

7" load prope Iy.r[y 7. (_;r pg. 14).

& Snapshot mode cannot be & •Disengage the Squeeze mode

used. (_ T pg. 48).

9. The color of Snapshot looks 9. • The light soulce or the subject 9. • Find a white subject and

strange, does not include white_ Or comF_-_seyour shot so that it

there are various different also appears in the frame

light sou_-es behind the (_:_ pg. 26, 42h

subject. • Turn off Sepia and Monotone

• The Sepia or Monotone mode (_ ;, pg. 38, 39).

is activated.

10. The image taken using 10. • Shooting was performed 10. • Press the BACKLIGHT Button

Snapshot is too dark. unde_ backlit conditions. (g_:r pg. 44).

1L The image taken using 11. • The subject is too bright. 1L * Set "PROGRAM AE" to

Snapshot is too hdght. "SPOTLIGHT" in the Menu

Screen (gF pg. 38).

1Z Digital Zoom does not work. 12. • 10X optical zoom is selected. 12. * Set "ZOOM" to "40X" or

• "PROGRAM AE" is set to "400X" in the Menu Screen

"VIDE() ECHO" in the Menu (g ,_ pg. 47).

Scl_en. * Disengage the "VIDEO

• Picture Wipe or Dissolve are ECHO" mode (_F pg. 18, 391.

being used in a scene *Wait until the Picture Wipe ol

transition. Dissolve effects are completed

(_ Tpg. 18, 40h

13. The Black & White Fadel 13. • The Sepia or Monotone mode 13. * Turn off Sepia and Monotone

does not work. is activated. (_ T pg. 38, 40h

14. The Dissolve tuncRon does

not work.

15. The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

14. • The Sepia, Monotone ol Slow

Shutte_ mode of Program AE

with special effects is

activated.

• "WIDE MODE" is set to

"SQUEEZE" in the Menu

Screen.

• The previously selected mode

of Program AE with special

effects was changed after the

last selected scene for editing

was registered.

13". *The last selected editing scene

is ending.

• At the end of the last selected

scene for editing, the Power

Switch was set to "OFF".

• The power is off.

14. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter beiore adding

Dissolve to a scene transition

(_ _ pg. 38, 40).

• Set "WIDE MODE" to

"CINEMA" or "OFF" mode

(g_,_pg. 48).

• Make sure you have selected

the mode of Program AE wfth

special effects you want beio_e

stalting editing (g T pg. 38, 40).

1£:. •Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are then

automatically activated

(_ T pg. 40).

• Do not turn offthe

camcotder's powel afte_

setting Edit tn and Edit Out

points, as they will all be

erased/_ :_ pg. 40).

• The camcorder automatically

shuts off after 5 minutes have

elapsed in the Record

Standby mode. Make sure you

continue operations within

5 minutes after engaging

Record Standby mode

(_ _ pg. 40).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

74EN

16. The picture wipe function

does not work.

17. Scene transition does not go

as expected.

18. The Video Echo mode does

not work.

19. Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image looks

like it is actiw_ted.

20. There is no strobe when time

Classic Film or Strobe mode

is actiw]ted.

21. White Balance cannot be

actiw]ted.

22. When shooting a sub ect

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

23. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black tor an

instant.

24. During recording, the date/

time does not appear.

25. Images stored in the memory

card cannot be deleted.

16. • The Slow Shutter mode is

activated.

•"WIDE ME)DE" is not set to

"OFF".

17. • When using "Picture Wipe/

Dissolve" (_° pg. 40), there is

a delay of a fraction of a

second between the previous

record stop point and the

Dissolve start point. This is

normal, but this slight delay

becomes especially notice

able when shcx-_ting fast

moving subject or during

rapid panning.

18. • The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•"WIDE ME)DE" is set to

"SQUEEZE" in the Menu

So-een.

•A Fade in or Fade Out is in

progress.

19. • When shooting in time dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and time

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

20. • The Picture Wipe or Dissolve

function is in use.

21. •The Sepia or Monotone mode

is activated.

22. •This is a result of exceedingly

high contrast, and is not a

malfunction.

23. •This is not a malfunction.

24. •"DATE/lIME" is set to "OFF"

in the Menu Screen.

2_'. •Images stored in timememo W

card are protected.

16. • Disengage the Slow Shutter

mode or set "WIDE ME)DE"

to "OFF" belore preparing to

use the Picture Wipe

(_ Tpg. 38, 40, 48).

17.

18. • Set "WIDE ME)DE" to

"CINEMA" or "OFF" mode

(_ Tpg. 48).

•Do not try to use the Video

Echo mode during a Fade In

or Fade-Out (_Tpg. 38, 40).

19. •If you want the Iiglhting to

look more natural, set GAIN

UP to "AE;C" or "OFF" in the

Menu Screen {_f pg. 47}.

20. •Do not try to use the Classic

Film or Strobe mode during a

scene transition (_ pg. 38,

40).

21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White Balance

(_;r pg. 39, 45).

22.

23.

24. •Set "DATE/71ME" to ' E)N" in

the Menu Screen {_ pg. 49h

25. •Remove protection flora the

ima _es stored in the memory

cat'and delete them

(s_mpg. 31,32).

26. The indicators and messages 26. •"TIME CODE" is set t{; "OFF"

do not appear, in the Menu Screen.

27. Images on the LCD monilor

appear dark or whitish.

27. •I1_places subject to low

temperature, images become

dark due to the characteristics

of the LCD n]onJtot. When

this happens, the displayed

colors differ from those that

are actually recorded. This is

not a defect of the camco_de_:

• When the LCD monitoPs

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service lite, images

on the LCD monitor become

dark. Consult your nearest

NC dealel.

26. • Set "TIME CODE" to "ON" in

the Menu Screen

(_ Tpg. 4% 50).

27. • Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(_T pg. 16, 17).

28. The rear ofthe LCD monitor 28. •The light used to illuminate 28. • Close the LCD monitor toturn

is hot. the LCD monitor causes it to it off or set the Power Switch

become hot. to "OFF", and let the unit cool

down.

29. The indicators and the image 29.

color on the LCD monitor

dre not clea_:

30. The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications blink.

29. •Thismay occur when the

surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

30. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

certain modes of Program AE

with special effects, "DIS" and

other functions that cannot be

used together are selected at

the same time.

3_. • The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (_ed, green

or bk_e) may appear

constantly on the LCD

moaitor or the viewfinde_:

These spots are not recorded

on the tape. This is not clue to

any defect of the unit.

(Effective clots: more than

99.99 %)

31. Colored bright spots appear

all over the LCD monitor or

the viewfinde_:

34. •The Power Switch is set to

"_]" or "[M'.

• The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

t{_ "VIDE()".

30. • Re read the sections covering

Fade/Wipe effects, Program

AE with special effects and

"DIS" (t F pg. 38 41,48).

31.

32. During recording, sound 32. • This is normal. 32.

cannot be heard.

33. Ptdy, Rewind dnd Fdst 33. • The Powel Switch is set to 33. • Set the Powel Switch to

Forward functions do not ,!'1- o_ "[_ ". "_" (_ _, pg. 21h

woN.

34. A memory card cannot be

pkwed bdck.

34. • Set the Power Switch to

,l_" (_,, pg. 28).

• Set the VlDEO/DSC Switch to

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'76EN

35. The LCD monitor image is

distorted. 35. • During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a deject.

35.

36. Images on the LCD monitor 36. • The speaker voklme is too 36. • Turn the speaker volume

are jittery, great, down (_7 pg. 21).

37. There is no 3[ayback picture 37..Since the analog input mode 37. • Set "S/AV INPUT" to "OFF" in

on the connectec TV. is engaged, the camcorder is the Menu Screen (_r pg. 50).

in the Record Standby mode.

38.

38. Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and the

screen becomes blue.

39. The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens have

become dirty (ex. fingel

prints).

40. An unusuat mark appears.

39.

40.

41. •A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case the

camcolder's functions

become unusable.

41. An error indication

(E01 E06) appears.

38. •(lean the video heads with an

optiona{ cleaning cassetle

(_ pg. 86).

39. •Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage (c_:rpg. 77).

4& •Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitudviewfinder indica

tions {_ f pg. 80 84).

41. •Remove the power supply

(battery pack, etc.) and wait a

few minutes for the indication

to clear. When it does, you

can [esume using the

camcolde[.

If the indication remains even

though you repeat the above

two or three times, please

consult your nearest JVC

dealel.

42. The charger indicator on the 42. •Thetemperature of the battelT 42. •To protect the battery, it is

can_corderdoes not light, isextremely high/low, recommended to charge it in

•Charging is difficult in p{aces places with a temperature of

subject to extremely higMow 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

temperatures. (_ pg. 85).

43. When the image is i)rinted 43. • This is not a malfunction, 43. •By recording with "DIS"

from the printer, a black activated (L'__'_pg, 47) this

bar appeals at the bottom can be avoided.

of the screen.

44. When the camcolder is 44. •The DV cable was pMgged/ 44. •Turn the camcorder's power

connected via the DV unplugged with power off and on again, then

conlleCtOl, the camcorder tume(/on, operate it.

does not operate,

45. The memorry card cannot 45. 45. . Push hl the memory card a

be removed fiom the ............................................ few more times (_7' pg. 14),

camcolder,

AfterUse

Turn off tile camcordel.

Sfide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then puff the cassette ho[del covel

open until it locks. The cassette ho]der opens

automafica]ly, Remove the cassette.

hess "PUSH HERE" to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it lecedes

automatically, Wait until it rocedes completely

beiure closing the cassette holder cover,

Tilt tile viewfinder upward _). Slide BATT.

RELEASE_) and remove the battely pack _).

Remove

Casset

cover

OPEN/EJECI Switch

CleaningTheCamcorder

To dean tile 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.

Pross PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitol.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be caleful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitol.

To clean the lens, blow it with a btowel brush,

then wipe gently with lens cleaning papel.

To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Open the viewfindel cleaning hatch in

the dilection of the awow _.

Insert a lens btowel or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of tile viewfinder and clean the

interior of tile viewfinder with it _.

Close the hatch. Tilt tile viewfinder back to the

horizontal position.

NOTES:

•Avoid using slrong cleaning agents 5ud_ as benzine

or alcohol.

• Cleaning shouM be done only after lhe battery

pack has been removed or other power unils ha ve

beon disconnecle_L

• Mold may form if the t_ns is l_fl dirty.

• When using a cleaner or chemically lreat_d cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

BAT[. RELEASESwitch

Hatch Lens blower

78_,

i...

Controls

@ Monitor Open Button

[PUSH ()PEN] ..................................... E<pg. 16

@ Diopter Adjustment Control ................. _,_' pg. 10

@Battery Release Switch

[BAT. RELEASE]...................................... _F pg. 8

(_) •MENU Wheel [%, PUSH] ............... _,_'pg. 46

• LCD Monitor BRIGHT

(Brightness) Control [% .................. _,_'pg. 16

_) Snapshot Button

[SNAPSHOT] ................ _s pg. 26, 27, 42, 54, 55

_) • Power Zoom Lever iT/W] .................. _,_' pg. 18

• Speakel Volume Control [VOL.] ........ _< pg. 21

(!) •FOCUS Button .................................. E,_'pg. 43

• BLANK SEARCH Button .................... _,_' pg. 24

• JUMP Button (GR-DVL91 S/DVL81 S/

DVL510 only) ................................... E,_'pg. 30

@ •Stop Button ill ................................. [c,_'pg. 21

• NIGHT-ALIVE Button ........................ E_"pg. 38

@ • Rewind Button [_l] ......................... _,_'pg. 21

• EXPOSURE Button ............................ _ < pg. 44

@•Play/Pause Button [_-/11] ................... _,_' pg. 21

•Programme AE Button {P,AE] ............. _ < pg. 38

@•Fast-Forward Button [1_1_1................. 'z/pg. 21

• BACKLIGHT Button .......................... _,_' pg. 44

@ Power Switch

[Q, [], g'_'_], OFFI ........................... _< pg. 17

@ Recolding Start/Stop Button .................. _ < pg. 16

@ Lock Button ......................................... _,_' pg. 17

@ Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... _,_' pg. 19

@ VIDEO/DSC Switch [VIDEO, I'/k_rdl]

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) ... E< pg. 17

@ OPEN/ElECT Switch ............................. _,_' pg. 12

Connectors

The connectors _ to _ are located beneath a cover,

S-Video Input (GR-DVL915 only)/Output

Connector [S] .......................... _- pg, 22, 52, 62

• PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector

(GR-DVL310 only) ............................ _,_' pg. 68

• USB (Universal Sedal Bus) Connector

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510

only) ................................................. _,_' pg, 68

Connect to a USB-equipped computer to

download the entire contents of a memo Wcald

in only 80 seconds using tile provided software.

•I Te,minal [fLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)]

(GR-DVL310 only) ............................ _7 _pg. 62

Connect to a fLiP-compatible camcorder or VCR

to control it from the computer using the

provided Software.

Connect the editing cable when perforating

Random Assemble Editing ......... _¢ pg. 61 65

• Edit Connector [EDIT] (GR-DVL915/DVL815/

DVL510 only) ................................... E_' pg, 62

Audio/Video Input (GR-DVL915 only)/Output

Connector [AV] ....................... _F pg. 22, 52, 62

DC Input Connector .......................... _,_' pg, 8, 9

Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(Llink*) .................................... _,_' pg. 53, 68, 69

• LLink refers to the IEEE1394-t 995 industr_

specification and extensions thereof. The F, logo

is used for products compliant with the LLink

standard,

Indicators

[] Tally Lamp ..................................... _7 pg. 16, 48

[] Skle LED Indicator (GR-DVL915/DVL815

only) .................................................... _,_'pg, 49

[] CHARGE Lamp ...................................... _,_'pg. 8

[] Power Lamp .................................. _,_'pg. 16, 17

Other Parts

[] •Remote Senso,, ................................. _,_' pg. 56

• E-alTlela SeDgor

Be careiul [lot to cover this alea, a sensor

necessa,y fo, shooting is built-in here,

[] Viewfinde, , .......................................... _7 _pg, 10

[] Video Light .......................................... _,_'pg, 19

[] Stereo Microphone .............................. _,_' pg.

[] Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... _:,_'pg. _;

[] G, ip St, ap ............................................ _,_'pg. 1B

[] Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. _,_' pg. 77

[] Battery Pack Mount ............................... _¢ pg. 8

[] L(D Monitor ................................. _,_' pg. 16, 17

[] Speaker ............................................... _7 pg. 21

[] Stud Hole ............................................ _,_' pg. 10

[] Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... _,_'pg, 10

[] MEMORY CARD Cover (GR-DVL91 S/

DVL81S/DVLS 10 only) ........................ _,_' pg. 14

0EN i!iil

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuringVideoRecordingOnly

_i_ Displays the selected Fade/gVipe effect.

(_7 pg. 40, 41 )

_2_ Appears when in the Squeeze or Ch_ema mode.

(';v_ pg. 48)

ffi_ Rotates whi{e the tape is running. (;7 pg. 16)

_ Displays the recording mode (SPor LP).

(';v_pg. 13)

ffi) Displays the tape remaining time. (';7 pg. 16)

_ • "REC" appears duung recording.

• "PAUSE" appears during Record-Standby mode.

(;7 pg. 16)

_ Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

cut down on noise created by wind. (;7 pg. 48)

_) Appears when the Insert Editing (O) or Insert

Editing Pause (110) mode isengaged. (_v_pg. 67)

_) Displays the sound mode for approx,

5 seconds aflel turning on the camcordel.

(_,r pg. 47)

_ Displays the Time Code, (L-! pg. 20, 49)

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuringD.S.C.RecordingOnly

(GR-DVL9!5/DVL815/DVL5!0 only)

_i_ Appears when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

"_" and the Power Switch is setto "Q" or "[_ ".

(l:7 pg. 17, 26)

_2) Appears and blinks durii_g shooting. (__ pg. 26)

_i) Displays the quality of the stored image.

There are 2 modes available: FINE and STD

(standard) (in oldel of quality). (,,/pg. 14)

_) • Appears during shooting.

• Blinks when a memory card is not loaded.

(_7 pg. 26)

_i) Displays the number of images that have already

been shot, (_-s pg. 26)

_ Displays the total number of shots that can

be stored, including those already taken.

(;/pg. 26)

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuringBothVideoAndD.S.C.Recording

_) Appears when the Power Switch issot to "Q ",

(E_ pg. 17)

if2) • E: Appeals when Night-Alive is engaged.

(Ev_pg. 38)

• _|-'-A: Appears when "GAIN UP" is set to

"AUTO" and the shutter speed is being

automatically adjusted, (E! pg. 47)

_S) Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

(E_, pg. 45)

_4) • "±": Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

(E! pg. 44)

• [] :Appeals when backlight compensation is

used. (£_ pg. 44)

_i) Displays the selected Program AE with special

effects, (E_ pg. 38)

QS)Appears when the iris is locked. (L_:_ pg, 44)

_ Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") is

engaged, (L'T pg. 47)

_) •Apploximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming, (L'h_pg, 18)

_ Appears during zooming.

(_) Zoom level indicator (L'h_pg, 18)

_ Appears when taking a Snapshot, (E_ pg. 26, 42)

_ Displays the brightness of the LCD monitoL

(L'T pg. 16)

_ Displays the data/time. (_7 pg. 1])

_ Appears when the locus is adjusted manually.

(L'T pg. 43)

82 .

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuringVideoPlayback

_i_ Displays the sound mode.

_2_ Displays the Blank Search mode.

_i_ Displays the tape speed.

_4_ Appears while a tape is running.

• : Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

,_ : Rewind/Shuttle search

II : Pause

I1• : Forwald slow-motion

_111 : Reverse slow-motion

@ : Audio Dubbing

I1@ : Audio Dubbing Pause

_i_ Displays the data/time.

(E/pg. 50, 51)

(6,, pg. 24)

(L! pg. 13)

(_F pg. 50, 51)

BRIGHT : Displays the bughtness of the LCD

monitok (_/pg. 16)

VOLUME : Displays the speaker

volume, (_/pg. 21)

_) The level indicator moves.

Displays the time code. (E! pg. 50, 51 )

LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndicationsDuringD.S.C.Playback

(GR-DVL9!5/DVL815/DVL510only)

_i_ Displays the index number of the file.

(6_ pg. 28)

_2) Displays the directory and file name. (£_ pg. 28)

_i_ Displays the total number of stoled files.

(_7 pg. 28)

_4_ Displays the brightness of the LCD monitoL

(_/pg. 16)

(_) The level indicator moves.

_i_ Displays the date. (_*/pg. 28)

WarningIndications

Indications

m(mmml

CHECK TAPE'S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

Function

Displaysthe 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 (oaded. (_ pg. 12)

Appears when the erase protecllon tab is set to "SAVE" while the Power

Switch is set to "Q" or "_" and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVLgl 5/

DVLBl 5/DVL510 only)is set to "VIDEO'. (_ pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is dete_ed on the heads during recording. Use an optional

cleaning cassette. (_ pg. 86)

IA] Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

Appears if atape is not loaded wben the Recording Start/Stop Button or

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to "Q" or

TAPE! ,,[M "and the VIDEO/DSC Swltcb (GR-DVL9b/DVLB15/DVL510 onIy) is

set to "VIDEO".

TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (_ pg. 70)

DIFFERENT Appears if atape in another format is loaded.

FORMATTED TAPE

• Appears when the date/tlme is not set. (_ pg. 11 )

SET DATE/TIME) •Appears when the built-ln clock battery runs out and the previousIy set

date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(_ pg.66)

A. DUB ERROR! •Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP

<CANNOT DUB mode. (_ pg. 66)

ON ALP RECORDED •Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit

TAPE> audio. (_ pg. 66)

<CANNOT DUB •Appears if A. DUB (_) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

ON A 16BIT

RECORDING> protection tab is set to "SAVE". (_ pg. 66)

<CHECK TAPE'S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

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Indications Function

INSERT ERROR! Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(L_ pg. 67)

INSERT ERROR! eAppears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

<CANNOT EDIT (L_ pg. 67)

ON A LP RECORDED •Appears if INSERT (O) on the remote control is pressedwhen the erase

TAPE> protection tab is set to "SAVE". (L_ pg. 67)

<CHECK TAPE'S ERASE

PROTECTION TAB>

Appears when the memory card's memory is full and shooting is not

MEMORY IS FULL possible.

COPYING FAILED

• Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this

camcorder is being used as a recorder.

•Appears in the following cases when dubbing from atape to amemory

card:

- when no memory card is loaded.

- when the memory card's memory is full.

- when the memory card is not formatted.

- when a copy-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. (_7 pg. 55)

•Appears in the following cases when dubbing stiff images stored in the

memory card to atape:

- when condensation occurs.

- when no tape is loaded.

- when the erase protection tab is set to "SAVE".

- when a tape in another format is loaded.

- when the tape ends. (_/pg. 54)

Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed whiIe

MEMORY CARD! the Power Switch is set to n or _and the VIDEO/DSC switch is set

to "DSC". (_/pg. 26)

PLEASE Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is

FORMAT corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card.

(_/pg. 36)

Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power

NO IMAGES STORED Switch is set to "_" and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to "m ".

Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the

loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again.

CARD ERROR! Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still

appears, the memory card is corrupted.

CHECK CARD'S WRITE Appears when you attempt to shoot digital stiff images while a copy-

PROTECTION SWITCH protected SD Memory Card is loaded.

The error indications (E01 -- E06) show what type of malfunction has

E0t -- E06 occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY minutes for tbe indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

WhenusingtheACAdapterinareasotherthanthe

USA

•The plovJded AC Adaptel f_atules automatic voltage

selection in the AC lange from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unWs powe_ co_d to an AC

wall outlet oilier than Ameucan National StandaM C73

selies type use an AC plug ,_daptel_ called a "Siemens

Plug", as shown.

For this AC plug adaptel, consult your nearest JVC deale_.

Plug adapter--_

Video Light

DANGFR

• Tbe vk]eo fig,ht can become extremely hot. A

Do not touch it either while ill operation _[ff_

or soon affel turning it off, otherwise I)))\

sedous inju Wmay _esuh.

• Do not place the camcoMe_ into tbe cauying case

immediately after using tbe vkJeo light, since it

_emains extremely hot fo_ some time.

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (t 1

13/I 6") between the video light and people or objects.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVE

dealer for replacing the video ligbt.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

being operated correctly, tile batteries are exhausted.

Replace them with fresh ones.

Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2

Please make note of the fullowing rules k_r battery use.

When misused, the batteries can leak or explode.

1. When repJacing batteries, refer to page 56.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries frum those

specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use _echalgeable batteries.

5. Do not expose tbe batteries to excessive beat as they

can leak or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored

tor an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

Tile supplied t_attery pack is a

Ikhium ion battery. Before using

tile supplied batte Wpack or an

optional battery pack, be sure to

read tile ioHowJng cautions: Terminals

1. To avoid hazards...

... do not bum.

... do not sho)t ci)cuit tbe terminals. When

t)anspo)ting, make sine tile provided batte Wcap

is attached to the battery. If tbe battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... do not expose tile battery to temperatures

exceeding 60% (140°F), as tbis may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catcb fire.

... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life...

... do not subject to unnecessaly sbock.

... chaise in an environment where temperatures are

within the tolerances shown in tile cha_t below.

This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler

temperatures impede chemical reaction, while

warmer temperdtures call prevent complete

charging.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural discharge

and shoden service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack

over a long period time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not in

use, as gonle n_acbines use cuilent even when

switcbed off.

NOTES:

•tt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

chargln_ o_ aft_ use.

Temperature Range Specifications

['ba_ging ............... 10°(" to 35%" (50°F to 95°F)

OpeI_tion ............. O°C to 40°C (d2°F to 104°F)

Storage ................. 10% to 30°(" (14°F to 86°F)

•Recharging time is based on room tempe_ture of 20°(

(08°F).

•The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use anti store your cassettes, be sure to read

the following cautions:

1. During use...

... make sine the cassette betas the Mini DV mall<.

... be awaie that recording onto p_eleco_ded tapes

automatically eK_ses tbe p_eviously reco)ded

video and audio signals.

... make sure the cassette is positioned propedy

when inserting.

... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can resutt in damage.

... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the

tape to fingerprints and dust.

86EN

2, _ore 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,

ttansformels ol magnets).

... vertica[ly, in tbeb original cases.

Memory Cards

Tu properly use and store your memory cards, be sure

to read the fullowing cautions:

1. During use...

... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

... make sure the memory card is positioned properly

when inserting.

2. While the memory card is being accessed (during

recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) ...

... never unload the memory card and nevel turn off

the camcolder.

3. Store memory cards...

... 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,

tlansformers el magnets).

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor_

DO NOT . ..

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

lace the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

[_otto111.

2. To prolong service life...

... avoid rubbing it with coarse ctoth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

• White using the camcoldel; the sultace alound the

LCD monito_ and/ur the back of the LCD monitol

may heat up.

•If you leave powel on fuf a long time, the sultace

alound the LCD monilol becomes hoL

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT...

... open the camcorder's chassis.

disassemble or modify the unit.

... short circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

... aflow inflammables, water or metaflic objects to

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit...

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, b_oadcasting antennas,

etc.}.

... in places sub ect to extremeJy high (over 40% or

104°F) or extremely low {under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit...

... in places of over 50'C (122%).

... in places where humidity is extremely low/below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summel.

... near a heatel_

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT...

... allow it to become wet.

... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

... kee the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for _mg periods.

... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap

or the grip.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

• No picture during playback.

• Blocks of noise appear during playback.

• During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator "_" appears.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.

Inse_t it and play back. If the cassette is used more

than once consecutively, damage to the video heads

may result. After the camcorder plays back for about

20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the

cleaning cassette's instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still

exist, consult your nearest _VC dealel:

Mechanical moving pa_ts used to move the video

heads and video tape tend to become dffty and worn

out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at

all times, periodic check ups are recommended atter

using the unit tur about 1,000 hours. For periodic

check ups please consult your nearest JVC deale_.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

• Take car_ not to soil or scratch the minor surface

(opposite to the plinted surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on eithel the front or

back sulface. If the ( D-ROM gets dhty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center

hole using a circular motion,

• Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

splay,

• Do not bend tile CD-ROM ol touch its milror

SUlJOce,

• Do not stor_ your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment, Keep it away from dired

sunlight.

About moisture condensation...

•You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause dlops of water to form

on the glass' outer su0ace. This same

phenomenon occuls on the head drum of a

camcolder when it is moved flora a cool

place to a warm p[ace, after heating a coM

room, undel exhemdy humid conditions ol

in a place directly subjected to the cool air

flora an air conditioner,

• Moisture on the head dlum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcoldel itself,

Serious malfunctioning

if maliunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult youl local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a nlicloconlputer-controtled

device, External noise and interference (from a

TV, a radio, etc.) might plevent it from lunction-

ing properly, In such cases, first disconnect its

power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adaptel,

etc.) and wait a few nlinutes and then re-

connect it and proceed as usual from the

beginning.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number GR-DVL915U/DVL815U/

DVL510U/DVL310U

Trade Name JVC

Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP.

Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N. J. 07470

Telephone Number :973-3155000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules,

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interfelence, and (2) this device must accept

any inte0erence leceived, including inte0er-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Change or modifications not approved by the

paffy responsible lot compliance could void the

user's autholity to operate the equipment, This

equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part ] 5 of the ECC Rules,

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmiul intederence in a

residential installation. This equipment

genelates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

enelgy and, if not installed and used in

accoldance with the instluctions, may cause

ham_ful interference to radio communications,

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particulal installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interfelence to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interfelence by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient o_ rdocate the _eceiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equip-

nlent and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

leceiver is connected,

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help,

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appaleit nunl6rique de la classe Best

coniorme _ la notate NMB-003 du Canada.

88 ,

AC Adapter ............................................ _Y pg. B, 9

Analog Input ...................................... L'T pg, SO, 52

Audio Dubbing ........................................ EY pg. BB

Auto Date ................................................. EY pg. 49

Auto Focus ............................................... EY pg. 43

Auto Playback .......................................... L:_,pg. 28

Auto Shut off ................................. _ pg, 16, 21, 27

Back{ight Compensation ........................... _7 pg. 44

Battery Low .............................................. _Y pg. 83

Battery Pack ...................................... _ pg. B, 9, 85

Beep ........................................................ _Y pg. 48

Blank Search ............................................ E7 pg. 24

Blighten The LCD Monitor ........................ _Y pg. 16

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. _7 pg. 51

Charge Tile Battery Pack ............................. _ pg. 8

Cinema .................................................... _Y pg. 48

Classi( Film .............................................. [:Y pg. 39

Clean The Camcorder ............................... Ey pg. 77

Connections -. _Y pg, 8, 9, 22, 23, 52, $3, 62, B8, 69

Darken Tile LCD Monitor ......................... 'zs pg. 16

Dato/Time Display ........................ _ pg, 49, 50, 51

Date/Time Settings .................................... L_7_pg, 11

Deleting hnages ........................................ _Y pg. 32

Demonstration Mode ............................ _Y pg. 6, 49

Digital Zoom ...................................... L_ pg, 18, 47

DIS (Digital image Stabilizer) .................... Ey pg. 47

Diopter Adjustment .................................. _Y pg. 10

DPOE (Digital Print Older Format) ............ _Y pg. 34

Dubbing ........................................... _,r pg. 52 55

Erase Protection ........................................ E7 pg. 12

Exposule Control ...................................... _Y pg. 44

[

Fade-In/Out ........................................ _Y pg. 40, 41

Fast-Forward Tile Tape .............................. _ Y pg, 21

Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. _Y pg. 21, $9

Gain Up ................................................... _-Y pg. 47

GHp Adjustment ....................................... _ Y pg, 1O

Icons ................................................ _Y pg, 47 49

Index Playback ......................................... _Y pg. 29

Index Screen ............................................ _7 pg. 29

Initialize A Memo WCald .......................... [_7 pg. 36

Inselt Editing ............................................. g,' pg. 67

his ............................................................ _Y pg. 44

his Lock ................................................... _-Y pg, 44

Journalistic Shooting ................................. _Y pg. 17

Jump Playback ......................................... _Y pg, 30

[

LCD monitol/Viewfinder

Indications ..................................... _Y pg, 80 84

Load A Tape ............................................. _Y pg, 12

Manual Focus ........................................... _Y pg. 43

Memory Card ..................................... F_ypg. 14, 86

Menu Bcleen, CAMERA ............................ _Y pg, 47

Menu Bcleen, DISPLAY ....................... _Y pg. 49, SO

Menu Screen, DBC ............................. _Y pg. 14, 49

Menu Bcleen, MANUAL ..................... _Y pg. 47, 48

Menu Bcleen, MEMORY ..................... _' pg. 31, 51

Menu Bcleen, SYSTEM ................. _Y pg. 48, 49, S0

Menu Screen, VIDEO ............................... g7 pg. SO

Monotone ................................................ _'_ pg. 39

Motor Drive Mode .................................... _Y pg. 42

MultiMediaCard ................................. _Y pg. 14, 86

Night-Alive ............................................... _pg, 38

Picture Quality Mode ............................... _._ pg. 14

Pi_ure Wipe/Dissolve ......................... L'T pg. 40, 41

Playback Special Effects ............................ _7 pg. 59

Playback Zoom ........................................ E7 pg. 60

Power Switch Position .............................. _ pg. 17

Printer ...................................................... _ pg. 69

Program AE With Specia_ Effects .......... L'T pg. 38, 39

Protecting Images ..................................... _7 pg. 31

Provided Accessories .................................. _7 pg, S

Random Assemble Editing ................. _Y pg. 61 65

Record-Standby ........................................ _7 ¸pg. 16

Recording Mode ....................................... E7 pg. 13

Remote Control ........................................ E__ pg. 56

Reset ........................................................ _7 pg. 49

Rewind The Tape ...................................... _7 pg. 21

SD Memoly Card ................................ L'_ pg. 14, 86

SelgRecolding .......................................... _v pg. 17

Sepia ........................................................ _Y pg. 39

Set Remote Contro[/VCR Code .................. EY pg. 61

Shuttle Search ........................................... _' pg. 21

Shutter Speed ........................................... _.' pg. 39

Slow-Motion Hayback ........................ L'T pg. 21, 59

Slow Shutter ............................................. _S pg. 39

Snapshot ............................................. _ pg. 26, 42

Snapshot Mode .................................. L'T pg. 26, 42

Snow ........................................................ [_Y pg. 39

Sound Mode ................................. _ pg. 47, SO,51

Speakel Volume ....................................... It., pg. 21

Speclflca ions ...................................... _ pg. 90, 91

Sports ....................................................... 'cy pg. 39

Spotlight ................................................... [_v pg. 39

Squeeze ................................................... EY pg. 48

Still Playback ............................................ E7 pg. 21

Strobe ...................................................... _Y pg. 39

Tally ......................................................... _,r pg, 48

T_le Macro ............................................... E., pg, 48

Tinle Code .............................. L_ pg. 20, 49, 50, $1

Tripod Mounting ....................................... _Y pg, 10

Twilight .................................................... EY pg, 39

Unload A Tape ......................................... _Y pg, 12

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position ..................... '_Y pg, 17

Vkieo Echo ............................................... EV pg, 39

Vkieo Light ............................................... _Y pg, 19

White Balance .......................................... _'_ pg, 4S

Wide Mode .............................................. _v pg, 48

Wind Cut ................................................. _s pg. 48

Wipe In/Out ....................................... _Y pg. 40, 41

Zooming .................................................. _Y pg, 18

90EN

For General

Power supply

Power consumption

[CD monitor off, viewfinder on

[CD monitor on, viewfinder off

Video light

Dimensions (W xH x D)

Weight

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Pickup

Lens

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Speaker

: DC 11.0 V z (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V z (Usingbattery pack)

: Applox. 4.3 W

: Applox. 5.3 W

: Applox. 3.5 W

: 83 mm x 97 nln) x 18[3toni (3-5/16 _ x 3-7/8 IIx 7-7/I 6_)

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)

: Applox. 610 g (1.4 Ibs)

(GR-DVL915)

Applox. 600 g (1.4 Ibs)

(GR-DVL815)

Applox. 590 g (1.3 Ibs)

(GR-DVL510/DVL310)

: 0°C to 40°C (32% to 104°F)

: 35% to 80%

: 20°C to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)

: 1/4" CCD

: F 1.8, f- 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

: e_37mm

: 3.5" diagonally measuled, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

(GR-DVL915)

3" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matlix system

(GR-DVL815)

2.5" diagonally measuled, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

(GR-DVL510/DVL310)

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD

(GR-DVL915/DVL815)

Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD

(GR-DVL510/DVL310)

: MonaLll al

For Digital Video Camera

Format

Signal format

Recording/Playback format

Cassette

Tape speed

Maximum recording time

(using 80 min, cassette)

: DV folnlat (SD mode)

: NTSC standard

: Video: Digital component recolding

: Audio: PCM digital lecolding, 32 kHz 4-channel (12 bit),

48 kHz 2-ctlannel (16-bit)

: Mini DV cassette

: SP: 18,8 mm/s

LP: 12,5 mm/s

: SP:80 min.

LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCald

Compression system : JPEG(conlpatible)

File size : VGA (640 x 480 pixets)

Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

with memory card [8 MB] (provided with GR-DVL510 only)

FINE : 100

STANDARD : 200

with memory card [16 MB] (provided with GR*DVL915/DVL815 only)

FINE : 200

STANDARD : 400

with memory card [32 MB] (optional)

FINE : 400

STANDARD : 800

with memory card [64 MB] (optional)

FINE : 800

STANDARD : 1600

For Connectors

S-Video

Output

Input (GR-DVL915 only)

Video output

Video input (GR-DVL915 only)

Audio output

Audio input (GR-DVL915 only)

Output

Input

USB (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only)

PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)

(GR-DVL310 only)

EDIT (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only)

JLIP (GR-DVL310 only)

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 _), analog

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 _), analog

: Y : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 _, analog

C : 0.2 V(p-p) 0.4 V (p-p), 75 _, analog

: 1 V (p-p), 75 _2, analog

: 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 _), analog

: 300 mV (rms), 1 k£_,analog, stereo

: 300 mV(rms), 50 k£_,analog, stereo

: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

: 5-pin

: _2.5 mm, 3-pole

: e3.5 mm, 2-pole

: e3.5 mm, 4-pole

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Output

Dimensions (W xH x D)

Weight

: AC 120 V,_, 60 Hz

: AC H0 Vto 240 V,_, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: DC11V_,1A

: 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm (2-3/8" x 1_1/4" x 3-5/16'9

: Applox. 130 g (0,29 Ibs.)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject

to change without notice.

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