JVC GR-DVL155 specifications Power, Charging the Battery Pack, Battery pack Charging time

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8 EN

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

BATT. RELEASE Button

1 2 3

Power Switch

CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack

 

AC Adapter

 

5

4

To DC

 

connector

6 To AC outlet

 

Battery pack

Charging time

BN-V408U

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V416U (optional)

approx. 3 hrs.

BN-V428U (optional)

approx. 5 hrs.

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 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 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 5.

3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 6. The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

..... Press BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

NOTES:

If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

Using the optional AA-V40EG AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

For other notes,  pg. 52

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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 toLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN 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 Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom 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 TwilightTo Deactivate The Selected Effect 26 ENFade/Wipe Effects Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot Mode Selection 28 ENSnapshot Snapshot RecordingFeature Auto Focus To obtain correct focusIris Lock 30 ENExposure Control 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 LCDFor Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg36 EN Display Sound ModePlayback Sound 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 ENThis one SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck 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 VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg 48 ENAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing 50 EN Using PC connection cableUsing DV cable References 52 EN Cold, charging may be incompleteFind a white subject and compose Sepia or Monotone mode is  pg ActivatedUsed  pg Colour of Snapshot 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 IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback VolumeDisplays the sound mode 66 EN IndicationsBacklight Compensation Channels Left/RightDarken The LCD Monitor Erase ProtectionWhite Balance Pg , 35Unload a Tape

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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