JVC GR-DVL25, GR-DVL45, GR-DVL20, GR-DVL40 specifications Safety Precautions

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

■This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark	.

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use

without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, perform- ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis- sion beforehand.)

INFORMATION FOR GR-DVL25/

DVL20 OWNERS WITH A PC

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC using optional software (such as the HS-V4KIT).

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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 EN5Power Charging the Battery PackSlide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack EN7Date/Time Settings EN Getting StartedLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN9Recording Mode Setting EN Getting StartedGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 12 ENBasic Recording Shooting While Watching ViewfinderPower Switch Position EN13Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W14 EN ZoomFeature Video Light GR-DVL45/ DVL40 only To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN15 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 16 ENProper recording ShootingRecording Advanced Features SnapshotSnapshot Recording If you press during Record-StandbyAdvanced Features Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentMode Menu Explanations Recording Menu ExplanationsDate/Time Menu Explanations Factory presetSystem Menu Explanations LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above22 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu EN23Menu 24 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsShutter Variable Shutter Speed Slow Slow ShutterFocusing EN25Auto Focus Manual FocusExposure Control 26 ENTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control Iris Lock EN27Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg To Return To Automatic Iris ControlWhite Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingLoad a tape pg Set the Power Switch to To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsPlayback Sound Display Displaying the Date During PlaybackEN31 Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback32 EN Basic ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN3334 EN Playback Advanced ConnectionsConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned offEN35 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorMake sure all units are turned off 36 EN Tape DubbingVCR Recording deck Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modesDigital Dubbing EN37Installing The Battery 38ENEN39 Functions ButtonsFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom EN41 Feature Playback Special EffectsTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as 42 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingEN43 Make Connections44 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR EN45Not start editing 46 EN For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN4748 EN Audio DubbingCorrective Action EN49Tape END appears Position except 50 EN Mode is set to OFF Even when Slow Shutter isIndicators disappear Date/Time Menu Scene transition does not52 EN Can resume using Brightness setting is tooHave become dirty ex Can cause damage Fingerprints Check the sectionAfter Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder To prevent damage and prolong service life EN55To avoid hazard Do not burn56 EN About moisture condensation EN57Serious malfunctioning 58EN E 0 Q 9 WEN59 Displays the operation mode position 60 ENIndications 444EN61 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackFunction 62 EN Camcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EAEN63 GR-DVL20