JVC GR DVL 200 specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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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. 66 – 72) 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 73 – 75 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.

This camcorder is designed

exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only

cassettes marked can be used with this unit.

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 Power Adapter/ Charger 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 plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

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Contents GR-DVL200 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Above ALLCD-ROM GR-DVL200EG Owners How To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack About BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power InformationShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears10 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteEN11 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Picture Quality Mode Setting 12 ENOFF Operation ModeEN13 VideoWhile recording is in progress To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display14 EN To Stop RecordingSELF-RECORDING EN15Journalistic Shooting Motor Drive Mode Power Switch Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Mode Selection 16 ENImage is stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory Basic Shooting SnapshotAvailable Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN19 20 EN Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredEN21 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusSee pg Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentAppears Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations EN23 Menu Screen Explanations EN25 Select OFF in step Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingEN27 Fader And Wipe MenuTo Deactivate The Selected Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsEN29 Exposure ControlIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingEN31 To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Playback Zoom and Playback Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN33 Playback SoundDisplay 34 EN Normal PlaybackEN35 Index ScreenIndex Playback After , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, press 36 ENSlide Show To Protect AN Image Protecting ImagesEN37 To Remove Protection38 EN To Delete ALL ImagesYou can initialise the camcorder’s built-in memory anytime Initialising The Built-in MemoryEN39 40 EN If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN4142 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerMake sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN43 VCR Recording deck 44 ENDubbing To a VCR EN45 Memory To a Tape Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete46 EN Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To The Built-in Memory EN47Installing The Batteries 48 ENEN49 FF ButtonFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 50 ENFeature Playback Special Effects EN51Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCR Code List52 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorEN53 VCR other than above54 EN Select ScenesEN55 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 56 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN57Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg58 EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackBright Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action Dark place, or the contrast Focus again  pg Was lowTroubleshooting 60 ENEN61 62 EN Blink Or channel appropriate Video mode For video playbackEN63 64 EN Turn off the camcorder After Use Cleaning The CamcorderPress Battery Release and remove the battery pack Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN 345 6 7 # $ %EN67 68 EN EN69 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engagedAutomatically adjusted Approximate zoom ratio Appears during ZoomingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 1Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 5Displays the time codeEN71 FunctionUnit in Safeguard DUB ErrorCheck TAPE’S Erase Protection Switch Mode RemoveTo avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN73 74 EN Serious malfunctioning EN75About moisture condensation Icons  pg 76 ENDate/Time Display  pg , 32 LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsEN77 Time Code  pg , 25, 32For Digital Video Camera 78 ENFor General For Digital Still CameraFor Connectors EN79GR-DVL200