JVC GR-DVL20, GR-DVL25, GR-DVL45, GR-DVL40 specifications 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 on the cover page. •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 the Index (pgs. 58 – 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 55 through 57 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 or incinerate.

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

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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Contents GR-DVL45 GR-DVL40 GR-DVL25 GR-DVL20 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Safety Precautions How to Attach The Core Filter EN5Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow PowerCharging the Battery Pack Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power EN7Date/Time Settings EN Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN9Recording Mode Setting EN Getting StartedShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingBasic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN Shooting While Watching ViewfinderJournalistic Shooting Power Switch PositionEN13 SELF-RECORDING14 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W ZoomEN15 Feature Video Light GR-DVL45/ DVL40 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape16 EN ShootingSnapshot Recording Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot If you press during Record-StandbyAdvanced Features Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentMode Menu Explanations Recording Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations Factory presetDate/Time Menu Explanations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 abovePicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingMenu EN23Fader And Wipe Menu Shutter Variable Shutter Speed 24 ENProgramme AE With Special Effects Slow Slow ShutterAuto Focus FocusingEN25 Manual FocusTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control 26 ENExposure Control Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg Iris LockEN27 To Return To Automatic Iris ControlTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingAvailable only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsEN31 Playback SoundDisplay Displaying the Date During Playback Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback32 EN Basic ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN33Connection To a Personal Computer 34 ENPlayback Advanced Connections Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned offMake sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN35 VCR Recording deck 36 ENTape Dubbing Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modesDigital Dubbing EN37Installing The Battery 38ENEN39 Functions ButtonsFeature 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 SET REMOTE/VCR Code Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingEN43 Make Connections44 EN Select ScenesNot start editing EN45Automatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 46 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN4748 EN Audio DubbingTape END appears Position except EN49Corrective Action 50 EN Indicators disappear Date/Time Menu Mode is set to OFFEven when Slow Shutter is Scene transition does not52 EN Have become dirty ex Can cause damage Fingerprints Can resume usingBrightness setting is too Check the sectionTurn off the camcorder Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use To avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN55 Do not burn56 EN Serious malfunctioning EN57About moisture condensation 58EN E 0 Q 9 WEN59 Indications Displays the operation mode position60 EN 444Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackEN61 62 EN EN63 AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EACamcorder GR-DVL20