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52 EN

DETAILS

 

 

I T E M S

N O T E S

 

 

➪ Power

❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to

( pg. 8)

25°C 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.

❍Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

❍The following operation stops charging:

• Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”, “

” or “

”.

AUTO

MANUAL

 

•Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

➪ RECORDING

❍ When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor

( pg. 15, 16)

may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

❍ 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. Wait until it

 

recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

 

❍ When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds

 

before actual recording starts. “ ” starts rotating when the camcorder

 

actually starts recording.

 

❍ 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.

 

❍ “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, 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.

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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 Power Charging the Battery PackBattery pack Charging time To Detach The Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN 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 Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch to To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording To Stop RecordingOperation Mode Power Switch Position16 EN Journalistic ShootingZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Out When a blank portion is recorded on a tape 18 ENTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback20 EN ConnectionsVCR CamcorderIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TVTo cancel Blank Search midway 22 ENBlank Search PressAdvanced Features To Deactivate The Selected Mode 24 ENNight-Scope To Deactivate Night-ScopeShutter SnowSpotlight TwilightFade/Wipe Effects 26 ENTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot Mode Selection 28 ENSnapshot Snapshot RecordingFeature Auto Focus To obtain correct focusExposure Control 30 ENIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationCloud Halogen32 EN For Recording MenuWIPE/FADER Program AEMenu Screen Explanations Manual System Tele OFF MacroWide OFF CinemaCAM Cancel Reset ExecuteSystem Display Demo OFF 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 Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connector Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector44 EN Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes 46 EN Automatic Editing to VCRFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg 48 ENAudio Dubbing 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 Or set the Power Switch to OFF IndicatorsTurn the speaker volume down Rear of the LCD monitor56 EN Cleaning The Camcorder After Use58 EN For safety, do not Avoid using the unitDirty heads can cause the following problems Do not leave the unit60 EN Power requirement Video OutputAudio output JlipIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 62 ENOPEN/EJECT Switch  pg Power SwitchDC Input Connector  pg Digital Video Connector DV OUT LCD Monitor Bright Brightness  pgAppears when the Power Switch is set to  pg Appears when Night-Scope is engaged64 EN Index IndicationsDisplays the sound mode VolumeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 66 EN IndicationsBacklight Compensation Channels Left/RightDarken The LCD Monitor Erase ProtectionUnload a Tape Pg , 35White Balance

GR-DVL155 specifications

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