JVC GR-DVL500 Safety Precautions, Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark

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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 holder 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

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.... 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.)

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Contents GR-DVL500 GR-DVL300 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsMake sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Safety PrecautionsAA-V40U RM-V716U AAA R03 Battery x Shoulder Strap AC Power Adapter/Charger Remote Control UnitFor remote control unit Editing CableAutomatic Demonstration Charging the Battery Pack PowerLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About BatteriesUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentEN11 Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 During playback of a tape recorded on anotherTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Power pg14 EN Load a Cassette pgJournalistic Shooting EN15SELF-RECORDING OFFMotor Drive Mode Snapshot Mode Selection16 EN SnapshotEN17 18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN19 To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light20 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN21 To obtain correct focusSee pg 22 ENIf you have selected , or Go to stepEN23 Menu Screen ExplanationsMenu Screen Explanations EN25 Fade/Wipe Effects 26 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader And Wipe Menu EN27Program AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode28 EN EN29 Exposure ControlIris Lock 30 EN White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance To Change The Tint For RecordingAvailable only with the remote control provided pg To Control The Speaker VolumeEN31 Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects32 EN EN33 Playback SoundDisplay VCR 34 ENTo monitor the picture and sound from If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepEN35 Date/time information cannot be captured into the PC 36 ENConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN37 Dubbing To a VCR 38 ENCore filter reduces interference YTU94146A S-Video cableTo use this camcorder as a player Make sure the camcorder’s power is offEN39 40 EN Installing The BatteriesRe-attach the battery compartment cover EN41 Feature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom 42 ENTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Feature Playback Special EffectsEN43 44 EN VCR Code ListRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodeEN45 JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes 46 ENAutomatic Editing to VCR EN47For More Accurate Editing 48 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckEN49 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing 50 ENTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio DubbingEN51 Insert Editing52 EN Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action Replace with new cassetteEN53 54 EN TroubleshootingEN55 When the LCD monitorsLCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Angle of the LCD monitor56 EN EN57 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder58 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording EN59Indications Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackRecording Check TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Insert Error DUB ErrorTape Check TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Copying Failed Unit in Safeguard345 6 7 # $ % 62 ENEN63 Temperature Range Specifications To prevent damage and prolong service life64 EN To avoid hazardsEN65 66 EN pg , 9 EN67Date/Time Display pg , 32 Icons pg pg , 25, 32 68 ENFor Digital Video Camera EN69For General 70 EN For ConnectorsMEMOEN71 GR-DVL300