JVC GR-DLS1 manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (pg. 9).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”

(pgs. 78 – 83) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 84 – 86 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V80U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V80U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

IMPORTANT:

Never use any AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger other than the one provided with this camcorder.

If you lose the provided AC Power Adapter/ Battery Charger or if it malfunctions, please consult your nearest JVC service dealer.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery properly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC- type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard.

However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V814U/BN-V856U battery packs and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V80U. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommo- date different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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Contents GR-DLS1 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Ventilation Grounding or PolarizationReplacement Parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Safety CheckSafety Precautions DV markShoulder Strap Battery pack BN-V856URM-V711U Adapter/Charger AA-V80UCD-ROM VC-VJ49WUITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Sub-Code AreaVideo Area Audio Area Contents Charging The Battery Pack 10 ENInsert Charged Battery Installing The Battery PackOpen Battery Cover Close Battery CoverGetting Started Using The Power Pack12 EN Indoor UseInput Date and Time Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode LCD monitorOpen Cassette Cover 14 ENOpen LCD Monitor INSERT/REMOVE TapeSet depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Select DialGrip Strap Attachment Adjust Length16 EN Tripod MountingShoulder Strap Attachment Diopter AdjustmentAdjust Diopter Attach Shoulder StrapEN Getting Started Remote Control UnitInstalling The Battery RE-INSERT HolderFull Auto mode Operation ModePower Dial Position Manual Second mode recording 5S Self-Timer Playback PlayEN Recording DisplayStop Recording Pull OUT Viewfinder or Open LCD MonitorStart Recording END RecordingRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Engage Still ModePower lamp comes on Start SearchProper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code During shooting24 EN Tape Remaining IndicatorAdjust Brightness RecordingTilt LCD Monitor Journalistic shootingInterface Shooting Zoom Displaying The Date And Time During Recording Select FunctionPull out the viewfinder fully S Mode appears Engage 5S ModeDissolves during 5 second mode recording Scene 5-second recordingStop SELF-TIMER Recording Self-TimerEngage SELF-TIMER Mode END SELF-TIMER RecordingPro Snapshot Press the Progressive Button Snapshot ButtonWhen you dont want to hear the shutter sound Motor Drive modeProgressive Mode Color barBARDescription of Progressive Scan CCD FrameRecording Menu allows you to set these functions MenusClose Recording Menu Please refer to pages 34, 35 for detailsREC Mode Recording mode Wide ModeZoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerClose System Menu Access System MenuSystem Menu Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz Return38 EN FADE/WIPE EffectsFader White Fades and WipesExample Example Wipe ScrollResume Recording 40 ENPicture Wipe/Dissolve P and P of the Fader/Wipe MenuRandom Variations WH BK B WOut from color to black and white Fade in or out with a white screenFade in or out with a black screen ScreenNew scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper New scene gradually appears as the old one graduallyDisappears Right corner to the lower left cornerAE/Effects Disable P.AE/EFFECT44 EN Press START/STOP. The image begins with the selected effectSepia StrobeTwilight Monotone Slow ShutterProgressive Video Recording Adjust Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAccess Manual Focus To Change To Auto FocusBrightness control of the LCD monitor Adjust ExposureExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Iris Control After , adjust the exposure rotatingIris Lock IrisClosement White Balance Adjust White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust 50 ENManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance Adjustment To Change The Tint For RecordingRewind Tape 52 ENPlayback Viewing RecordingHigh-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction To Perform High-Speed SearchPress 2 or 3 after pressing 6/4. The tape will Activate Zoom 54 ENPlayback Zoom Locatescene Portion of MagnifiedRM-V711U Provided Playback EffectsSelect P.AE/EFFECT Playback Menu Access Playback MenuEN Playback Close MenuDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying the Date During Playback Basic Connections VCR/TV ConnectionTurn on Power Select TV’S Video ModeSupply Power Connection To a Personal ComputerTo DV in connector Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorAC Power Adapter Charger Make Connections 62 ENDubbing Start PlaybackDigital Dubbing Operate the VCR Brand Setting64 EN RM-V711U 7 8 9 ` providedRandom Assemble Editing Execute FADE/WIPE in if NecessarySET EDIT-OUT Point 66 ENSET EDIT-IN Point USE Fade Wipe on Scene Transition if NecessaryStop Editing Engagemode Vcrs RECORD-PAUSEStart Editing Choose a Scene For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene Random Assemble Editing Menu appearsAdjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing Input Correction Data70 EN Audio DubbingFind Edit in Point Insert EditingFind Edit OUT Point Pause During EditingTroubleshooting 72 ENPg . Make sure you have Pro Snapshot was attemptedDuring Digital Zoom 74 EN TroubleshootingMode is set to OFF Red or black for an instantAngle of the LCD monitor When the LCD monitors Fluorescent light reachesThere are disturbances in audio and video Whitish76 EN Cleaning The Camcorder After USEPull this out to open Connector cover78 EN Reset button pg Zoom switch or volume switch VOLExternal microphone input connector MIC Stereo pg OPEN/EJECT switch pgCONTROLS, Indications and Connectors 80 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording Function82 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackIndications Function To avoid hazard To prolong service lifePlug adapter During useDo not leave the unit For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To protect the unit, do not86 EN Signal format PowerPower consumption Video signal recording format88 EN Index 90EN Page GR-DLS1