ENGLISH CONTENTS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 – 12 GR-DVL315 BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK 13 – 21 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): ADVANCED FEATURES http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html BASIC RECORDING ............ 14 – 17 BASIC PLAYBACK .............. 18 – 21 22 – 49 FOR RECORDING ................ 23 USING THE MENU FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 31 DUBBING .........................
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual •All major 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 features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ....
EN 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (1) Read these instructions. (2) Keep these instructions. (3) Heed all warnings. (4) Follow all instructions. (5) Do not use this apparatus near water. (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Adapter AP-V10U •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) •Remote Control Unit RM-V715U •Lens Cap ( pg. 5 for attachment) •Battery Pack BN-V408U •Shoulder Strap •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
EN GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 7 – 8 Grip Adjustment ........................................... 9 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... 9 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................... 9 Tripod Mounting ............................................ 9 Date/Time Settings ...................................... 10 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 11 Recording Mode Setting .............
EN BAT. RELEASE Switch 7 Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 2 3 Power Switch CHARGE Lamp 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3. 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. • The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment Recording Start/ Stop button 1 2 3 PAUSE Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY OF F END ON SCRE E N DATE / T I ME T I ME CODE CLOCK ADJ . – LCD / TV – AU T O – OF F D E C 25 ’01 5 : 30 PM RETURN CLOCK ADJ . D E C 25 ’01 5 : 30 PM DISPLAY Menu Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 35, 36).
EN Erase protection tab* 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch * To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . .... slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display REC MODE – SP LP Menu Screen Sub Menu Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC MODE” and press it.
BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 13 BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS BASIC RECORDING ........................ 14 – 17 Basic Recording ...................................... 14 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 15 Self-Recording ....................................... 15 Operation Mode ..................................... 15 Zooming ............................................. 16 Video Light .......................................... 16 Time Code ....................................
BASIC RECORDING EN Basic Recording Power lamp Power Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 9) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 9) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 11) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg.
EN 15 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Self-Recording SELF-RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
BASIC RECORDING (cont.) EN Zooming Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10 x W T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
EN 17 Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 42 – 46), time code is necessary.
BASIC PLAYBACK EN Normal Playback Lock Button Power Switch Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) Fast-Forward Button (3) Speaker 1 2 Load a tape ( pg. 11). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. To Control The Speaker Volume . . . .... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.
EN BLANK SEARCH Button 19 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 17). Lock Button Power Switch Display 1 2 3 Load a tape ( pg. 11). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press BLANK SEARCH.
BASIC PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Connector cover* S-Video cable (optional) To S To TV or VCR TV To S-VIDEO IN To AV Audio/Video cable (provided) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
EN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. 3 4 5 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 20). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . . •Date/Time ....
EN ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ............................................ 23 – 30 Snapshot ................................................................ 23 Night-Alive ............................................................. 24 Program AE With Special Effects .............................. 24 – 25 Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................. 26 – 27 Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................. 28 Exposure Control ....
FOR RECORDING EN 23 Snapshot SNAPSHOT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen SNAP MODE – P I N–UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I – 4 MUL T I – 9 1 2 3 4 5 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 “ CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN NOTES: ● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: • Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25), “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” ( pg. 26, 27). • “GAIN UP” in CAMERA MENU ( pg. 32). • “DIS” in MANUAL MENU ( pg. 32). • “Video light” when LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO” ( pg. 16). ● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus.
EN SHUTTER 1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced. SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000) This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W MOSAIC Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
EN Focus detection zone FOR RECORDING (cont.) While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low.
EN 29 Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control indicator appear. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
FOR RECORDING (cont.) EN White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 31 For Recording Menu MENU/BRIGHT Wheel This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 32 – 34). Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE / FADER PROGRAM AE W. BAL ANC E CAMERA MANUA L SYSTEM D I SPL AY OF F 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Function menu setting depends on the function.
EN USING MENUS Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 30). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 12). SOUND MODE 12 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.
EN TELE MACRO OFF ON MANUAL WIDE MODE 33 Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.). •Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio.
EN USING MENUS FOR Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place. ON 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 starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
EN 35 For Playback Menu MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 46). Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 5 6 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. Display SOUND MODE 12B I T MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE END SOUND MOD E 12B I T MOD E SYNCHRO REC MODE – STEREO – SOUND 1 – O.
EN USING PLAYBACK SOUND MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 35, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
DUBBING EN 37 Dubbing To A VCR 1 2 Connector cover* Power Switch To AV To S S-Video cable (optional) Audio/Video cable (provided) White to AUDIO L IN Yellow to VIDEO** IN To S-VIDEO IN Red to AUDIO R IN Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use this camcorder as a player] To DV IN/OUT Lock Button 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 39 The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing ( pgs. 42 – 46), use the optional RM-V700U remote control. Installing The Batteries (RM-V715U, provided) The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries.
EN 1 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 $ @ 7 49 30 % 8 2 ^ 5! 6 & RM-V715U (Provided) RM-V700U (optional) Functions Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”). Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 16) Zoom in/out ( pg. 41) PLAY Button — Playback start ( pg.
EN Remote sensor 41 FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 40X at any time during playback. OPERATION: Zoom Buttons PLAY STOP Normal playback Press T 1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Use the optional RM-V700U remote control.
EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connector cover** Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. 1 To S To AV Audio/Video cable (provided) ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. S-Video cable (optional) White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN* To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . .
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Program IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 Remote sensor FF REW PLAY IN/OUT ON/OFF CANCEL RM-V700U (optional) 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on the remote control.
EN 45 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Recording Start/Stop Button IN 1 – – 00 : 2 5 2 – – 07 : 18 3 – – 0 3 : 33 4 – – 09 : 30 5 – – 15 : 55 6–– –– : –– 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OUT 02 : 05 08 : 31 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 29 MODE –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 8 9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 10 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN For More Accurate Editing Program 1 IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING VIDEO Menu SYNCHRO – Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others.
EN 47 Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 32). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 20). Speaker Power Switch 1 2 3 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6).
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN [A]Using PC connection cable To PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) PC connection cable (optional) To RS-232C OR PC [B] Using DV cable Power Switch Core filter To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV connector PC with DV connector Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using PC connection cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the optional software HS-V16U.
EN 49 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Power Switch To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN connector To DV connector Video unit equipped with a DV connector To PC connector Digital Printer PC connection cable To RS-232C PC Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector.
EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ............................................. 51 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 52 – 56 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 57 INDEX ........................................ 58 – 62 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 58 – 59 Indications .................................... 60 – 62 CAUTIONS ................................... 63 – 65 TERMS .............................................. 66 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................
DETAILS ITEMS EN 51 NOTES ➪ Power (墌 pg. 7) ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. ❍ To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 53 CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 9. •Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. 9. •Press the BACKLIGHT Button (墌 pg. 29). 10. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 10. •The subject is too bright. 10. •Set “PROGRAM AE” to “SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 24). 11. Digital Zoom does not work. 11. •10X optical zoom is selected. •“PROGRAM AE” is set to “VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu Screen.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The picture wipe function does not work. 15. •The Slow Shutter mode is activated. •“WIDE MODE” is not set to “OFF”. 15. •Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set “WIDE MODE” to “OFF” before preparing to use the Picture Wipe (墌 pg. 24, 26, 33). 16. Scene transition does not go as expected. 16. •When using “Picture Wipe/ Dissolve” (墌 pg.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 55 CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 25. •In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. •When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. 25.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 32. •During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 32. 33. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 33. •The speaker volume is too great. 33. •Turn the speaker volume down (墌 pg. 18). 34. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
USER MAINTENANCE EN 57 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN e & * ( ) r u 1 i o 2 345 67 t y PLAY O 58 W p @# $ Q 890! Y U R T w q% FF E ^
EN Controls Indicators 1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... 墌 pg. 14 2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 9 3 Battery Release Switch [BAT. RELEASE] ... 墌 pg. 7 4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 31 Other Parts 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ •LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. 墌 pg. 14 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............. 墌 pg. 23 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 16 •Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ 墌 pg.
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 8 1 9 0!@ # P 40 x W L P 5 0 min T 2 4 REC 3 5 6 3 ^ BR I GH T 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 JAN 1 0 ’ 0 1 1 0 : 0 0 AM 20 : 55 ) 1 $ % Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. (墌 pg. 15) • : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged. (墌 pg. 24) • : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 32) Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg.
EN 61 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 2 3 4 1 2B I T / SOUND 1 L S P 64 B L ANK SEARCH VO L UME DEC 2 5 ’ 0 1 1 0 : 0 0 AM 20 : 21 : 25 7 1 2 3 4 6 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 35, 36) Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 19) Displays the tape speed. (墌 pg. 12) Appears while a tape is running.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded.
CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Plug adapter Video Light DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremely hot.
EN 2. Store cassettes . . . ... away from heaters or other heat sources. ... out of direct sunlight. ... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. ... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). ... vertically, in their original cases. LCD Monitor 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2.
EN About moisture condensation . . . ● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
TERMS EN A AC Adapter ............................................ 墌 pg. 7, 8 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 47 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 34 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 28 Auto Shut off ...................................... 墌 pg. 14, 18 B Backlight Compensation ........................... 墌 pg. 29 Battery Low .............................................. 墌 pg. 62 Battery Pack ...............
SPECIFICATIONS EN 67 Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 11.0 V DC 7.2 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Video light Dimensions (W x H x D) : : : : Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : : : : : : : : : : (Using AC Adapter) (Using battery pack) Approx. 4.3 W Approx. 5.3 W Approx. 3.
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