JVC GR-DVL45, GR-DVL25, GR-DVL20 EN57, About moisture condensation, Serious malfunctioning

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5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback. •During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator “ ” appears.

In such cases, use an optional Cleaning Cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

EN57

About moisture condensation . . .

You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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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 FilterCharging the Battery Pack PowerSlide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack EN7EN Getting Started Date/Time SettingsEN9 Loading/Unloading a CassetteEN Getting Started Recording Mode SettingViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting12 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording Shooting While Watching ViewfinderEN13 Power Switch PositionJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T14 EN ZoomTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light GR-DVL45/ DVL40 onlyEN15 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required16 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording ShootingSnapshot Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Recording If you press during Record-StandbyUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Advanced FeaturesRecording Menu Explanations Mode Menu ExplanationsFactory preset Date/Time Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsFade/Wipe Effects 22 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingEN23 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Programme AE With Special Effects 24 ENShutter Variable Shutter Speed Slow Slow ShutterEN25 FocusingAuto Focus Manual Focus26 EN Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control EN27 Iris LockBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg To Return To Automatic Iris ControlManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toAvailable only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback MenuDisplay Displaying the Date During Playback Playback SoundEN31 Time Code Displaying The Time Code During PlaybackBasic Connections 32 ENEN33 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepPlayback Advanced Connections 34 ENConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned offConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN35Make sure all units are turned off Tape Dubbing 36 ENVCR Recording deck Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modesEN37 Digital Dubbing38EN Installing The BatteryFunctions Buttons EN39Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom Feature Playback Special Effects EN41To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 42 EN Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections EN43Select Scenes 44 ENEN45 Automatic Editing to VCRNot start editing For More Accurate Editing 46 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckEN47 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing 48 ENEN49 Corrective ActionTape END appears Position except 50 EN Even when Slow Shutter is Mode is set to OFFIndicators disappear Date/Time Menu Scene transition does not52 EN Brightness setting is too Can resume usingHave become dirty ex Can cause damage Fingerprints Check the sectionCleaning The Camcorder After UseTurn off the camcorder EN55 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazard Do not burn56 EN EN57 About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning E 0 Q 9 W 58ENEN59 60 EN Displays the operation mode positionIndications 444LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN61Function 62 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EA CamcorderEN63 GR-DVL20