JVC GR-DVL40 Grip Adjustment, Viewfinder Adjustment, Shoulder Strap Attachment, Tripod Mounting

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Power Zoom Lever

EN11

Grip Adjustment

Recording

Start/Stop Button

Dioptre

Adjustment

Control

Power Switch

1 Separate the Velcro strip.

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and the Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.

The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on.

2 Slide the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

GETTING STARTED

			Shoulder Strap Attachment
	3		Following the illustration, thread the strap through the
	3		1 eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the
	1	4	buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other
	1		end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure
			end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure
	2		the strap is not twisted.
	2		2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.
			2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.

Tripod Mounting

1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

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Contents GR-DVL45 GR-DVL40 GR-DVL25 GR-DVL20 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Safety Precautions EN5 How to Attach The Core FilterLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrowEN7 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackEN Getting Started Date/Time SettingsEN9 Loading/Unloading a CassetteEN Getting Started Recording Mode SettingTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentShooting While Watching Viewfinder To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN Basic RecordingSELF-RECORDING Power Switch PositionEN13 Journalistic ShootingZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W 14 ENSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video Light GR-DVL45/ DVL40 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN15Shooting When a blank portion is recorded on a tape16 EN Proper recordingIf you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot RecordingUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Advanced FeaturesRecording Menu Explanations Mode Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations Factory presetDate/Time Menu Explanations Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsIf you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu EN23Fader And Wipe Menu Slow Slow Shutter 24 ENProgramme AE With Special Effects Shutter Variable Shutter SpeedManual Focus FocusingEN25 Auto FocusTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control 26 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic Iris Control Iris LockEN27 Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pgTo Change The Tint For Recording White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceBasic Playback Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume Available only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pgPlayback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback MenuTime Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplay Displaying the Date During Playback EN31Basic Connections 32 ENEN33 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepMake sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 34 ENPlayback Advanced Connections Connection To a Personal ComputerMake sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN35 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes 36 ENTape Dubbing VCR Recording deckEN37 Digital Dubbing38EN Installing The BatteryFunctions Buttons EN39Feature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Feature Playback Special EffectsEN41 You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections EN43Select Scenes 44 ENNot start editing EN45Automatic Editing to VCR Recording deck 46 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN47 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing 48 ENTape END appears Position except EN49Corrective Action 50 EN Scene transition does not Mode is set to OFFEven when Slow Shutter is Indicators disappear Date/Time Menu52 EN Check the section Can resume usingBrightness setting is too Have become dirty ex Can cause damage FingerprintsTurn off the camcorder Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Do not burn To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN55 To avoid hazard56 EN Serious malfunctioning EN57About moisture condensation E 0 Q 9 W 58ENEN59 444 Displays the operation mode position60 EN IndicationsFunction LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackEN61 62 EN EN63 AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EACamcorder GR-DVL20