JVC GR-DVL155 specifications Menu Screen Explanations

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Menu Screen Explanations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIPE/FADER

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM AE

Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W.BALANCE

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 31).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC MODE

 

 

 

 

 

Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preference ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND

 

12BIT

Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32 kHz mode of previous models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

16BIT

Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZOOM

 

10X

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

 

CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40X

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 magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500X

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 500X digital magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNAP MODE

Refer to “Snapshot” ( pg. 28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN UP

 

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGC

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIS

 

OFF

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

high magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

ON

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or

 

 

 

 

• When shooting dark or dim subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 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 recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The “

 

 

 

 

 

” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

MANUAL

”.

● Settings made in the “ CAMERA” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “

” or “

However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “

 

”.

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The “

MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL155 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesWhile pressing down How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started Charging the Battery Pack PowerBattery pack Charging time To Detach The Battery PackUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentSet the Power Switch to Date/Time SettingsApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch toBasic Recording To Stop RecordingPower Switch Position Operation Mode16 EN Journalistic ShootingSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomZoom Out 18 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 20 ENVCR CamcorderTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step22 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search PressAdvanced Features 24 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Scope To Deactivate Night-ScopeSnow ShutterSpotlight Twilight26 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu 28 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Snapshot RecordingTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto Focus30 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentCloud HalogenFor Recording Menu 32 ENWIPE/FADER Program AEMenu Screen Explanations Macro Manual System Tele OFFWide OFF CinemaReset Execute CAM CancelSystem Display Demo OFF LCDFollowing procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg 36 ENFor Playback Menu Sound Mode Playback SoundDisplay Dubbing To a VCR 38 ENTo use this camcorder as a player 40 EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitThis function is unavailable with this camcorder Buttons Functions42 EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckThis one Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connector44 EN Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR 46 ENAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 48 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing Using PC connection cable Using DV cable50 EN References Cold, charging may be incomplete 52 ENSepia or Monotone mode is  pg Activated Used  pg Colour of SnapshotFind a white subject and compose 54 EN Indicators Or set the Power Switch to OFFTurn the speaker volume down Rear of the LCD monitor56 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder58 EN Avoid using the unit For safety, do notDirty heads can cause the following problems Do not leave the unit60 EN Video Output Power requirementAudio output Jlip62 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsPower Switch OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgDC Input Connector  pg Digital Video Connector DV OUT LCD Monitor Bright Brightness  pg pg Appears when Night-Scope is engaged Appears when the Power Switch is set to64 EN Index IndicationsVolume Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications 66 ENChannels Left/Right Backlight CompensationDarken The LCD Monitor Erase ProtectionPg , 35 Unload a TapeWhite Balance

GR-DVL155 specifications

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