JVC GRDVL140 Do not leave the unit, To protect the unit, do not, About moisture condensation

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.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten- nas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap or the grip.

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.

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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 Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re- connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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Contents GR-DVL140 Unit, first firmly It is recommended that youAC Adapter until Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Before recording an important sceneCore Filter x Power Cord Cable AdapterLens Cap BN-V408URelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started ContentsSlide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Perform of Charging the Battery Pack  pgViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Tripod Mounting Shoulder Strap Attachment12 EN Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette Camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassetteSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN Basic Recording Playback Basic Recording & PlaybackBasic Recording 16 ENBasic Recording SELF-RECORDING Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual Journalistic ShootingZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording Basic Load a tape  pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume 20 ENBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress Blank Search Camcorder If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN ConnectionsEN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step24 EN Advanced FeaturesTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus For RecordingProgramme AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode26 EN Night-ScopeYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectSlow Slow Shutter Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 28 ENFade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE SelectionMenu Effect Fader And Wipe MenuSnapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection30 EN SnapshotEN31 Exposure Control 32 ENIris Lock To Change The Tint For Recording White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceSystem or Display EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgMenu Screen Explanations Vertically Factory setting isNormal screen ratio Screen ratio becomesAppearing on the connected TV screen Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetResets all settings to the factory-preset Automatic demonstration will not take placeSYSTEM, which appears when Mode SP or LP depending onPower Switch is set to  pg Your preference  pgDisplay Playback SoundDubbing 40 ENDubbing To a VCR EN41 Installing The Battery EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitFunctions Buttons EN4344 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck To press VCR CTL for this oneMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR other than above Select Scenes Cancelled and editing will not take placeAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Using DV cable Using PC connection cable52 EN Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Time required to calculate and display the remaining tape Replace with new cassette TroubleshootingClean the lens and check Corrective Action56 EN TroubleshootingEN57 58 EN EN59 5 6 @ # $ 60 ENPower Lamp  pg Dioptre Adjustment Control  pg Battery Release SwitchFast-Forward Button  pg Backlight Button @ Power Switch Audio/Video Output Connector  pg , 40LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 62 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound modeBright Displays the brightness of the LCD Cleaning cassette  pg Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when no tape is loaded  pg Switch is set to or  pgPress Push Here to close the cassette holder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder66 EN Serious malfunctioning Do not leave the unitTo protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationTerms 68 ENTime Code  pg , 37, 38 EN6970 EN DC 11 Power requirementApprox g not including Power Cord AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 HzGR-DVL140