ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 15 RECORDING DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Basic Recording For Video .................... Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. ............................. PLAYBACK GR-DVL805 GR-DVL505 http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html Basic Playback For Video ..................... Advanced Features For Video ................
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 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. ATTENTION: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions.
EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN •AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U •Remote Control Unit RM-V716U •Battery Pack BN-V408U •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) •Shoulder Strap • Lens Cap •CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the following 7 software programs: •Editing Cable •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • • • • JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer Picture Navigator (for Windows®) Picture Navigator (for Macintosh®) Presto! • Mr.
EN How To Attach The Lens Cap 1 2 3 To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 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.
GETTING STARTED EN Power To AC outlet Battery pack BN-V408U, BN-V416U or BN-V428U CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK AC Power Adapter/Charger POWER indicator 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. DC OUT connector 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE Button 1 3 1 2 2 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. INFORMATION: VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using. It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/ Charger.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop button Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Power Switch Viewfinder Adjustment Diopter Adjustment Control 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 11 Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 34). Power Switch Power lamp OFF Lock Button PLAY Display W I P E – S CRO L L W I P E – S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R –WH I T E F AD E R – B L ACK F AD E R –MOS A I C D I S P L A Y ME NU 1R E T URN ON S CR E E N DA T E / T I ME T I ME COD E C L OCK AD J.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Erase protection tab* Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. OPEN/EJECT Switch 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
EN 13 Recording Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power Switch Power lamp OFF Lock Button PLAY Display CAME RA MENU 1R E T URN R E C MOD E SOUND MOD E Z OOM GA I N U P TAL L Y I D NUMB E R D EMO . MOD E S I DE L ED SP LP Menu Screen Sub Menu 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 4 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Picture Quality Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). Power Switch Power lamp OFF Lock Button 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 4 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
EN To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 15 Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video EN Power Switch Lock Button AY OFF PL Power lamp Recording Start/Stop Button NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 13) 1 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Press PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”.
EN 17 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch MODE Button Lock Button Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. AY OFF PL SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Power Switch AY OFF PL Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button MODE Button EN 19 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Picture Quality Mode Setting ( pg.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 0 xW T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
EN 21 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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. 54 – 59), time code is necessary.
EN RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) DANGER The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject EN 23 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.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel OFF Lock Button PLAY Display FAD E R / W I P E 4 Menu Screen W I P E – S CRO L L W I P E – S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R –WH I T E F AD E R – B L ACK F AD E R –MOS A I C Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 25 – 27) .
EN 25 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 28, 29). P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 30). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 31). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 32). REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 13).
RECORDING Advanced EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) 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. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
DSC MENU DISPLAY MENU MANUAL MENU EN 27 ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ sound will change. This is normal. OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. CAM RESET CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. LCD/TV Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. 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. 30). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 29 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. FADER — B.W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. 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 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 29). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display P. A E / E F F E C T Menu Screen S L OW 4 x S L OW 1 0 x V I D EO E CHO 4 OF F 1/60 S HU T T E R 1/60 1/100 S HU T T E R 1/100 1/250 S HU T T E R 1/250 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural.
EN 31 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. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) 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.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button (3) Stop Button (5) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) 1 2 EN 33 Load a tape ( pg. 12). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the ” while pressing down the Power Switch to “ 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.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video EN PL Power Switch OFF AY Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button Display V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E S T E R EO 1 2 B I T MOD E SOUND L SOUND R S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E COP Y Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 58, 59). 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 35 Playback Sound 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. 34, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. EN Rewind (2) Button Fast-Forward (3) Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) PL Power Switch OFF AY Lock Button To display the next image Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the camcorder’s built-in memory. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
EN INDEX Screen Picture Quality mode Index number Selected image < INDEX > EXIT 01 02 37 03 The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture Quality mode as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure. 01: Index number 05 04 06 Index numbers are marked from 01.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. EN PL Power Switch OFF AY Slide Show You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down the Lock Button. 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Stop (5) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.
EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 39 Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality Mode indication, that image cannot be deleted. PL VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) OFF AY Lock Button Power Switch D S C ME NU Menu Screen 1R E T URN I ND E X S L I D E S HOW P RO T E C T DE L E T E F ORMA T 01 04 < PROTECT > 02 03 05 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting Images VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) PL Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. OFF AY Lock Button 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. •A stored image is displayed. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “DSC MENU” appears.
EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 41 Initializing The Built-in Memory You can initialize the camcorder’s built-in memory anytime. After initializing, all images stored in the memory, including those which have been protected, are cleared. PL VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.
CONNECTIONS Basic Connections EN 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 To AV To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN** Core filter Audio/Video cable (provided) Connector cover* TV Red to AUDIO R IN** Yellow: Not connected To S Core filter To S-VIDEO IN VCR S-Video cable (optional) * When connecting the cables, open this cover.
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. 42). 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 ....
CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections EN Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.
EN 45 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Power Switch 1 2 3 Connector cover To DV IN/OUT Core filter 4 DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN connector To DV connector Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To PC connector Core filter Digital Printer PC connection cable (provided) To RS-232C PC Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC.
DUBBING EN Dubbing To A VCR 1 2 Power Switch To AV Core filter Connector cover** To S Core filter Audio/Video cable (provided) S-Video cable (optional) White to AUDIO L IN To S-VIDEO IN Yellow to VIDEO IN Red to AUDIO R IN VCR TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 42 and 43.
EN 47 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.
DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing Images Stored In The Built-in Memory To A Tape Images can be dubbed from the camcorder’s built-in memory to a tape. Power Switch 1 2 Load a cassette ( pg. 12). 3 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 To select a still image to be dubbed, perform Index Playback ( pg. 37) or press 2 or 3 to select the image you wish. 5 To engage Dub-Standby, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button.
EN PL Power Switch OFF AY MODE Button SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E 1 2 B I T MOD E S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E COP Y ON Play/Pause Button (4/6) VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display SP 6 49 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To The Built-in Memory Images can dubbed from a tape to the camcorder’s built-in memory. 1 2 Load a cassette ( pg. 12).
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 1 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. 3 Tab Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 77). 2 1 2 3 + – + Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated.
EN 1 0 2 4 6 8 51 ! 3 5 @ $ ^ * 7 9 # % & ( ) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”) . 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “ ”. Zoom in/out ( pg. 52) pg. 43, 46, 55 pg. 52, 54 pg. 52 pg.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Remote sensor FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. OPERATION: Zoom Buttons Up Button SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback STOP Press T 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx.
EN PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu P L A Y BACK E F F E C T 4O F F 1 2 3 4 5 C L A S S I C F I LM MONO T ON E SEP I A S T ROB E V I D EO E CHO Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF 53 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.
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. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 50).
EN 55 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 42 and 43. 1 To AV Connector cover** To S Core filter A VCR other than above . . . Audio/Video cable (provided) White to AUDIO L IN To S-VIDEO IN VCR ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. ... connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector. Core filter Core filter Yellow to VIDEO IN* ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Program 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN OU T –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E – – : – – TOT A L 00 : 00 Remote sensor PLAY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
EN 57 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 12 Recording Start/Stop Button 1 2 3–– 4 5 6–– 7 8 IN 00 : 25~ 07 : 18~ 03 : 33~ 09 : 30~ 15 : 55~ –– : ––~ ~ ~ OU T MODE 02 : 05 –– 08 : 31–– –– 05 : 53 13 : 15 16 : 20–– –– Remote Sensor Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN For More Accurate Editing Program 1 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OU T IN –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E – – : – – TOT A L 00 : 00 VCR (Recording deck) Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want.
EN ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E 1 2 B I T MOD E +1 . 0 S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E COP Y Remote sensor 59 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 25). 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. 42).
EN 61 Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. PL Display OFF AY 6w Lock Button TC 1 2 : 3 4 Power Switch Remote sensor START/STOP REW STOP INSERT PLAY PAUSE NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 34).
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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
EN 63 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. The cassette will not load properly. 7. •The cassette is in the wrong position. •The battery’s charge is low. 7. • Set it in the right position (墌 pg. 12). • Install a fully charged battery (墌 pg. 8, 9). 8. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 8. •The Squeeze mode is selected. 8. • Disengage the Squeeze mode (墌 pg. 26). 9. The color of Snapshot looks strange. 9. •The light source or the subject does not include white.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 15. • 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. 15. •Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated ( 墌 pg. 28).
EN 65 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 19. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 19 •When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter. 19. • If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 25). 20. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 20. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use.
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 27. Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. 27. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder. • When the LCD monitor's fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 67 CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 32. •This is normal. 32. 33. Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work. 33. •The Power Switch is not set to “ ”. 33. • Set the Power Switch to “ ” (墌 pg. 33). 34. Images in the built-in memory cannot be played back. 34. •The VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”. •The Power Switch is set to ” or “ ”. 34. • Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”. • Set the Power Switch to “ ”. 35.
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 41. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 41. • A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable. 41. •Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 42.
INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 2 3* 4* SP 3 5 No. 1 Function Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (墌 pg. 28, 29) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( 墌 pg. 26) 3* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (墌 pg. 13) 4* Displays the tape remaining time. 5* • “REC” appears during recording. • “PAUSE” appears during RecordStandby mode. (墌 pg. 16) 6 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind.
INDEX Indications (cont.) EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 1* F . AU T O 4 0 xW 8 T 2 4 6 9 3 5 0 P HO T O 2 + BR I GHT – @* DE C 2 5 ’ 0 0 PM 5 : 3 0 7 ! # No. 1* Appears when the power switch is set to “ Function 2 Appears when backlight compensation is used. (墌 pg. 31) 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg. 32) 4 Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (墌 pg.
EN 71 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback No. 1 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 L 2 3 LP 4 VO L UME DE C 2 5 ’ 0 0 T C 1 0 : 0 6 : 2 0 PM 5 : 3 0 6 5 Function (墌 pg. 34, 35) 1 Displays the sound mode. 2 Displays the tape speed. 3 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 6 : Pause 64 : Forward slow-motion 16 : Reverse slow-motion e : Audio Dubbing 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause 4 Displays the date/time. (墌 pg.
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. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE (墌 pg.
EN Indications 73 Function SET DATE/TIME! ● Appears when the date/time is not set. ( 墌 pg. 11) ● Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously 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. (墌 pg. 60) A.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN u i q w e 1 t r p o 2 345 6 78 y PLAY O 74 FF #$ % W Q 90!@ Y U R T E ^ &*( )
EN 75 Controls Connectors 1 Monitor Open Button To connect cables to the following connectors * and (, open the LCD monitor. [PUSH OPEN] ..................................... 墌 pg. 16 2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. 墌 pg. 10 3 Battery Release Button [BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. 墌 pg. 9 4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 24 •LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. 墌 pg. 16 5 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ...........................
USER MAINTENANCE EN 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.
CAUTIONS EN When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger 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.
EN .... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage. .... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust. 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. ....
EN How To Handle A CD-ROM • Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion. • Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. • Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface. • Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment.
TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... 墌 pg. 8, 9 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 60 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 23 Auto Shut off ................................ 墌 pg. 17, 19, 33 Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 28, 29 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 33 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. 墌 pg. 33, 52 B Gain Up ........................................
EN 81 P T Picture Quality Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 14 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 28, 29 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 53 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 52 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 15 Printer ...................................................... 墌 pg. 45 Program AE With Special Effects ................ 墌 pg. 30 Protecting Images .....................................
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For General Power supply 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 GR-DVL805 GR-DVL505 Viewfinder GR-DVL805 GR-DVL505 Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V : : : : : : : : : : : (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) Approx. 4.3 W Approx. 5.3 W Approx. 3.
EN 83 For Connectors S AV Video output Audio output DV Input/output PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Digital still output JLIP/EDIT : Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U Power requirement U.S.A.
EN GR-DVL805 GR-DVL505 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
