JVC GR-DVL155 Manual System Tele OFF, Macro, Wide OFF, Cinema, Squeeze, Wind OFF, Cut, Beep

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34 ENUSING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

MANUAL

SYSTEM

TELE

OFF

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

MACRO

 

 

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,

 

 

 

the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”,

 

ON

 

you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDE

OFF

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

MODE

 

 

normal screen ratio.

 

 

CINEMA

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

appears. When using this mode, refer

 

 

 

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3

 

 

 

TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of

 

 

 

the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SQUEEZE

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image

 

 

 

to fit the screen without distortion.

 

 

appears. When using this mode, refer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3

 

 

 

TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIND

OFF

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

CUT

ON

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ ” appears. The quality of the

 

 

 

 

sound will change. This is normal.

 

BEEP

OFF

Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

 

 

 

 

 

BEEP

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and

 

 

 

end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MELODY

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

 

 

 

activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 28).

TALLY

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

ID NUMBER

 

 

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as

 

 

 

a computer using the J terminal (JLIP) or PC connector. The numbers range

 

 

 

from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

The “

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

”.

 

 

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “MANUAL ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” ( pg. 36)

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Contents GR-DVL155 Dear Customer It is recommended that youPage Before recording an important scene Provided Accessories How To Attach The Lens CapHow To Attach The Core Filter While pressing downGetting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings Set the Power Switch to12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference14 EN Basic Recording Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch toTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display To Stop Recording16 EN Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic ShootingZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Out Time Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape18 EN Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal PlaybackVCR 20 ENConnections CamcorderIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TVBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midway22 EN PressAdvanced Features Night-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode24 EN To Deactivate Night-ScopeSpotlight ShutterSnow TwilightFade/Wipe Effects 26 ENTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot Snapshot Mode Selection28 EN Snapshot RecordingFeature Auto Focus To obtain correct focusExposure Control 30 ENIris Lock Cloud White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation HalogenWIPE/FADER 32 ENFor Recording Menu Program AEMenu Screen Explanations Wide OFF Manual System Tele OFFMacro CinemaSystem Display Demo OFF CAM CancelReset Execute LCD36 EN Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgFor Playback Menu Playback Sound Sound ModeDisplay 38 EN Dubbing To a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Using the Optional Remote Control Unit 40 ENButtons Functions This function is unavailable with this camcorderUsing the Optional Remote Control Unit 42 ENVCR Recording deck SET REMOTE/VCR CodeThis one 44 EN Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes 46 EN Automatic Editing to VCRFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg48 EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing Using DV cable Using PC connection cable50 EN References 52 EN Cold, charging may be incompleteUsed  pg Colour of Snapshot Sepia or Monotone mode is  pg ActivatedFind a white subject and compose 54 EN Turn the speaker volume down Or set the Power Switch to OFFIndicators Rear of the LCD monitor56 EN Cleaning The Camcorder After Use58 EN Dirty heads can cause the following problems For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unit60 EN Audio output Power requirementVideo Output JlipIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 62 ENDC Input Connector  pg Digital Video Connector DV OUT OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgPower Switch LCD Monitor Bright Brightness  pg64 EN Appears when the Power Switch is set to pg Appears when Night-Scope is engaged Index IndicationsDisplays the sound mode VolumeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 66 EN IndicationsDarken The LCD Monitor Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Erase ProtectionUnload a Tape Pg , 35White Balance

GR-DVL155 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL155 is a compact mini DV camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its innovative features and ease of use. Designed with both amateur and novice videographers in mind, the GR-DVL155 is lightweight and portable, making it an excellent choice for capturing life's memorable moments on the go.

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