JVC GR-DVL820 70 EN, Find a white subject and compose, Video pg, If you want the lighting to look

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70 EN		TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
6 The cassette will not load	• The cassette is in the wrong		• Set it in the right position
properly.	position.		(☞ pg. 12).
	• The battery’s charge is low.		• Install a fully charged battery
			(☞ pg. 8, 9).

7 The memory card will not	• The memory card is in the wrong		• Set it in the right position
load properly.	position.		(☞ pg. 14).
8 Snapshot mode cannot be	• The Squeeze mode is selected.		• Disengage the Squeeze mode
used.			(☞ pg. 48).
9 The colour of Snapshot	• The light source or the subject does		• Find a white subject and compose
looks strange.	not include white. Or there are		your shot so that it also appears in
	various different light sources		the frame (☞ pg. 26, 42).
	behind the subject.		• Turn off Sepia and Monotone
	• The Sepia or Monotone mode is		(☞ pg. 38, 39).
	activated.

0 The image taken using	• Shooting was performed under		• Press the BACKLIGHT Button
Snapshot is too dark.	backlit conditions.		(☞ pg. 44).
! The image taken using	• The subject is too bright.		• Set “PROGRAMME AE” to
Snapshot is too bright.			“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen
			(☞ pg. 38).

@ Digital Zoom does not work.	• 10X optical zoom is selected.		• Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set		the Menu Screen (☞ pg. 47).
	to “MEMORY”.		• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
			“VIDEO” (☞ pg. 17, 18).

# The Black & White Fader	• The Sepia or Monotone mode is		• Turn off Sepia and Monotone
does not work.	activated.		(☞ pg. 38, 40).
$ Even when Slow Shutter is	• When shooting in the dark, the unit		• If you want the lighting to look
not selected, the image	becomes highly sensitive to light		more natural, set GAIN UP to
looks like it is activated.	and the image takes on an effect		“AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu
	similar to Slow Shutter.		Screen (☞ pg. 47).

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Contents GR-DVL1020 GR-DVL820 GR-DVL520 GR-DVL320 See previous page as well Unload a TapeWebCam ZoomingIt is recommended that you Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin How To Attach The Lens CapAC Adapter AP-V10EG or BN-V408UWhile pressing down How To Attach The Core FilterSet the Power Switch to Getting Started To Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Battery pack Charging timeApproximate recording time GR-DVL1020/DVL820 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time GR-DVL520/DVL320Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENDisplay Menu Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button DisplayLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN Audio Dubbing pg and Insert Editing Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference SP modeTo Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLoading a Memory Card Tape Recording To Stop Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Basic RecordingJournalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position GR-DVL1020/DVL820/DVL520 onlyZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time CodeNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 22 ENDate/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF Menu Screen pg If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepPress To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank SearchMemory Card Recording Playback Basic Shooting Snapshot 26 ENApproximate Number of Storable Images GR-DVL520 To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesTo Remove The Shutter Sound To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardIf you are viewing an E-MAIL Clip file 28 ENAuto Playback If you are viewing an Image fileRemoving On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information Stored file is displayed 30 ENProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionDelete Screen Deleting FilesPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Stop Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 32 ENDubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card Lock Button Display Menu ScreenTo view video clips stored on a memory card To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTo Make Video Clips from REAL-TIME Camera Image To Make Video Clips from Recorded Video FootagePress the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears To Reset The Setting34 EN To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Folder and File names 36 ENMaking a New Folder Initialising a Memory CardAdvanced Features To Deactivate Night-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode38 EN Night-ScopeYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Makes evening scenes look more natural Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsMenu Effect Fader And Wipe MenuSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode SelectionSwitch to 42 ENSubject While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus Focus detection zoneIris Lock 44 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or 46 ENFor Recording Menu See pg40X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 10XScreen and the image appears like a letterboxed 169 movie Screen ratio becomes Appears. When using this mode, referFrom 01 to 99. Factory setting is Normal screen ratioCamera Menu is also applicable to memory card recording Refer to Picture Quality/Image Size Setting pgGR-DVL1020/DVL820/DVL520 only To VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tapeFor Playback Menu 50 ENDisplay Playback SoundVideo cable Optional White to Audio Or OUT Yellow to Red to Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video52 EN Dubbing To Or From a VCRCore filter To DV To use this camcorder as a playerPress 4 to play back the source tape To DV Core filter54 EN Installing The BatteriesSwitch set to the camera Set to Play With the camcorder’s Power SwitchSelect Menu 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback To allow you to add creative effects to the playback imageFeature Playback Zoom VCR Recording deck 58 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Also refer to pg Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Make ConnectionsEditing Menu 60 ENSelect Scenes Random Assemble Editing Menu appearsAutomatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN For More Accurate EditingDUB Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing 64 ENTo PC RS-232C Using USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable For GR-DVL1020/DVL820/DVL520 OwnersThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection 66 ENReferences Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures68 EN About BatteriesFor Memory Card Recording Or OFFTo Memory Tape END appearsVideo pg 70 ENFind a white subject and compose 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XActivated Setting White Balance pg When shooting a subject White Balance cannot be Sepia or Monotone mode isRear of the LCD monitor is hot This is normal Power Switch is set to AutoSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Memory 72 ENJVC dealer Indication remains even thoughYou repeat the above two or three Times, please consult your nearestAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder74 EN Do not burn To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries AAA R03 size x To avoid hazards76 EN Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensation78 EN File size Power requirementStorage media Compression system80 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsDC Input Connector Digital Video Connector OPEN/EJECT SwitchPower Switch Video Light SwitchDisplays the selected Fade/Wipe effect 1024# @ Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. pgIndex Indications Volume84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape PlaybackIndications 86 EN Gain Up Darken The LCD MonitorMail Clip Recording Fade-In/Out