JVC GRDVL140 specifications It is recommended that you, Unit, first firmly, AC Adapter until

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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. 61 – 64) 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 66 and 67 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

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 Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to

the unit, first firmly

insert the small end of the power cord into

the AC Adapter until

it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Contents GR-DVL140 AC Adapter until It is recommended that youUnit, first firmly Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markBN-V408U Power Cord Cable AdapterLens Cap Core Filter xHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedTo Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packPerform of Charging the Battery Pack  pg Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings 12 ENCamcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Loading/Unloading a Cassette14 EN Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Basic Recording & Playback Basic Recording PlaybackBasic Recording 16 ENBasic Recording Journalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual SELF-RECORDINGZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code 20 EN Load a tape  pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume BasicPress Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Connections If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN CamcorderIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23Advanced Features 24 ENFor Recording Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusNight-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode26 EN Programme AE With Special EffectsSlow Slow Shutter Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots FADE/WIPE Selection 28 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu Menu EffectSnapshot Snapshot Mode Selection30 EN Snapshot RecordingEN31 Iris Lock 32 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingSee pg EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance System or DisplayMenu Screen Explanations Screen ratio becomes Factory setting isNormal screen ratio VerticallyAutomatic demonstration will not take place Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetResets all settings to the factory-preset Appearing on the connected TV screenYour preference  pg Mode SP or LP depending onPower Switch is set to  pg SYSTEM, which appears whenPlayback Sound DisplayDubbing To a VCR 40 ENDubbing EN41 EN Using the Optional Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteryEN43 Functions ButtonsPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest Feature Playback Zoom44 EN To press VCR CTL for this one SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingVCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections Cancelled and editing will not take place Select ScenesAutomatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing Using PC connection cable Using DV cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector 52 ENReferences Time required to calculate and display the remaining tape When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is Corrective Action TroubleshootingClean the lens and check Replace with new cassetteTroubleshooting 56 ENEN57 58 EN EN59 60 EN 5 6 @ # $Audio/Video Output Connector  pg , 40 Dioptre Adjustment Control  pg Battery Release SwitchFast-Forward Button  pg Backlight Button @ Power Switch Power Lamp  pg62 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingBright Displays the brightness of the LCD Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Switch is set to or  pg Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when no tape is loaded  pg Cleaning cassette  pgTurn off the camcorder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN About moisture condensation Do not leave the unitTo protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioning68 EN TermsEN69 Time Code  pg , 37, 3870 EN AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power requirementApprox g not including Power Cord DC 11GR-DVL140