JVC Complete Guide to GR DVL 300: Core Filter Attachment and Automatic Demonstration
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How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional S-Video cable (GR-DVL300A only) or the PC connection cable provided with optional HS-V14KIT software (GR-DVL100EA only). The Core Filter reduces interference.

1

Stopper

Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.

2

3 cm

 

 

 

 

Wind once

Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration.

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

3

Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.

When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

 Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder.

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is per- formed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra- tion will resume.

“DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “ ”, then press MENU/BRIGHT while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen). Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “OFF” and press it. The normal screen appears.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

CAMERA MENU

1RETURN

 

REC MODE

 

SOUND MODE

 

ZOOM

 

GA I N UP

 

TAL L Y

 

I D NUMBER

 

DEMO. MODE

ON

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GR-DVL300EA only

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Contents GR-DVL300 GR-DVL100 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 AA-V40EA GR-DVL300EA Control Unit BN-V408U AC Power Adapter/Charger RemoteFor optional S-Video cable Editing CableRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterCharging the Battery Pack PowerLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using AC PowerApproximate recording time For other notes,  pgViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingPress MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 10 ENEN11 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference 12 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayPress in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it While recording is in progressJournalistic Shooting EN13SELF-RECORDING OFFMotor Drive Mode Snapshot Mode Selection14 EN SnapshotEN15 16 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN17 To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light18 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN19 To obtain correct focus20 EN Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentSee pg If you have selected , orMenu Screen Explanations EN21 Menu Screen Explanations EN23 Fade/Wipe Effects 24 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader And Wipe Menu EN2526 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeSlow Slow Shutter SlowEN27 Exposure ControlIris Lock 28 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 VolumeEN29 Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects30 EN EN31 Playback SoundDisplay Playback Basic Connections 32 ENEN33 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepMake sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 34 ENConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN35 VCR Recording deck 36 ENDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a player EN37Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing 38 ENEN39 Installing The BatteriesRe-attach the battery compartment cover Functions Buttons 40 ENFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom EN41To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Feature Playback Special Effects42 EN EN43 VCR Code ListSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing44 EN JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN45Automatic Editing to VCR 46 ENEN47 For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deck48 EN Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgEN49 To hear the dubbed sound during playback50 EN Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action Replace with new cassetteEN51 Standby mode. Make sure 52 ENYou continue operations Within 5 minutes afterEN53 Not due to any defect Unit. Effective dots more Than 99.99 % 54 ENEN55 56 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording EN57Required USE Cleaning Cassette Head CleaningLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications FunctionEN59 345 6 7 # $ % 60 ENEN61 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder62 EN To avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN63 64 EN Serious malfunctioning EN65About moisture condensation Date/Time Display  pg , 30 66 ENIcons  pg LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsTime Code  pg , 23, 30 EN67For Digital Video Camera 68 ENFor General EN69 For ConnectorsEnmemo MEMOEN71 GR-DVL100
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